THERE is a chance to explore the culture of Egypt during a lecture in Hartlepool next week.

Culture and dance specialist Kay Taylor will be talking about the ancient and modern culture of the country, including music and dance.

The event is free and takes place on Tuesday at Hartlepool Art Gallery, in Church Square, from 7pm to 8.30pm.

It is being organised as part of a series of events to complement the exhibition taking place of ancient Egyptian arts and crafts, also at the art gallery.

On April 16, at 7pm, Karen Exell, assistant curator of the Oriental Museum, in Durham, will be talking about why certain materials were used by the ancient Egyptians and what they symbolised.

For more details about both events, contact (01429) 869706