MICKY Stewart OBE, the former Surrey and England cricketer and father of current England wicketkeeper/batsman Alec Stewart, is the first guest at what it is hoped will be a series of sportsman's evenings at Hanley Swan Village Hall.

The one-time professional footballer and England cricket manager will be talking about his career on Friday, April 27.

The talk will be preceded by a two-course supper at 8pm. For tickets contact Caroline Sutton on 01684 311665.