THE MODFATHER of Rock, Paul Weller, has announced he will play a gig at Delamere Forest as part of a series of live shows in spectacular woodland locations nationwide.

The legendary former Jam and Style Council frontman will be returning to Mid Cheshire for the first time since 2004 in June as part of Forestry Commission’s live music 2009 programme.

Weller, also described as ‘Britpop’s elder statesman’, is univsersally acknowledged as one of the greatest singer-songwriters the country has ever produced.

Last year saw the release of the critically acclaimed number one album ‘22 Dreams’, his ninth solo album in a career spanning over three decades.

He will be performing at Delamere Forest on Friday, June 12. Tickets, priced £33 (subject to booking fee), go on sale on Friday, January 16 at 9am.

To book call 01842 814612 or log on to www.forestry.gov.uk/music. Tickets can also be bought from the venue.