Folkies top the bill

Folk legends Steeleye Span and poet Pam Ayres are among the diverse line-up at this year’s Sevenoaks Summer Festival. It is the 44th annual celebration and showcase of the town’s arts activities, continuing a tradition begun by Sevenoaks School, and features a wide range of entertainment sure to cater for all tastes, including comedy, dance, music and talks. The festival starts on Saturday, June 22, and runs until Sunday, July 7. Tickets for all events are available by calling 01732 450175. For information, visit www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk