Heavy rain has forced Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust to cancel the first concert of the summer season.

Betteshanger Welfare Brass Band was due to perform at 2.30pm on Sunday, May 2.

The KM Medway Band is booked to play on Sunday, May 9, and free weekly concerts continue until September 26.

* For full details of all performances pick up a programme from the East Kent Mercury, 13 Queen Street, Deal, open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm.