Former schools inspector Gervase Phinn will be sharing his amusing tales of working with children when he visits King’s Hall in Ilkley in June.

Dubbed the ‘James Herriot of schools’, Gervase is a best-selling author, radio and TV personality whose gentle tales of Dales life have been captured in five autobiographical novels, including The Other Side Of The Dale and Head Over Heels In The Dales.

With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Rotherham-born Gervase has delighted audiences across the UK.

He will be at King’s Hall, Ilkley, on Friday, June 17. For tickets ring (01274) 432000.