DALESMAN Chris Simpson's leading folk band, Magna Carta, which has played over 80 countries and sold eight million records, is to make its debut at Ripley Town Hall, on Saturday, September 2.

It follows their performance at The Great British Folk Festival last year and other European tours.

In the line up is former Steeleye Span and Albion band member Ken Nocol.

Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.30pm start. Tickets range from £15 to £18. Log on to ripleylive.com/index.php/upcoming-events/129-magna-carta. Or telephone: 01423 860340.