WELL known broadcaster and preacher Reverend Dr Leslie Griffiths comes to the region next month give a talk on the pioneer of the Methodist movement.

Dr Griffiths will give a lecture on John Wesley as part of celebrations to mark the 300th anniversary of Wesley's birth.

He will be joined by former Sunderland University history teacher and author Geoffrey Milburn, who will be launching his new book, Travelling Preacher, which details Wesley's travels through the North-East.

The event takes place in North Road Methodist Church, Durham City, on Saturday, March 8, at 3pm.