M People, the clubland favourites that went on to become one of the most successful UK dance acts ever, will be appearing at four picturesque forest locations this summer in cluding Cheshire's Delamere Forest.

Singer Heather Small says: "We have played in many different locations but never in forests so we're really looking forward to doing these gigs".

The shows are part of the Forestry Commission's annual 'Forest Tour' supporting social and environmental programmes.

Mike Taylor, from the Forestry Commission added: "M People are a great act to secure as part of this year's Forest Tour line-up. Seeing them in the unique atmosphere of our sites will be a truly magical experience."

Tickets are £25.50 (subject to booking fee) for all shows and go on general sale from 9am on Friday.

Dates/Sites

Sunday, June 17: Delamere Forest, Linmere, Delamere, Cheshire.

Sunday, June 24: Dalby Forest, Nr Thornton Le Dale, North York Moors.

Friday, July 13: High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Santon Downham, Suffolk.

Sunday, July 22: Westonbirt National Arboretum, Tetbury, Glos.