A family-friendly environment is promised at the first open mic afternoon at Cliffe Castle Cafe.

Singer-songwriter Johnny B is organising the monthly music event, which begins on Sunday and runs from 11.30am to 4pm.

Musicians will play half-hour slots, and Johnny is encouraging families to go along including children of the performers. The line-includes Tapestry (2pm), Ben ‘Blue’ Waters (2.30pm), Kathryn Luxford (3pm) and Johnny himself (3.30pm).

During his performance Johnny will launch his single Taking Over, selling copies at £2.50 each.