As part of the celebration of the life and times of Elizabeth Melville, Lady Culross (c.1578-1640) there will be an evening event called Defy Them All which looks at the work of both Elizabeth Melville herself and poet John Davidson (1549-1604) who was minister of Prestonpans. The evening will be narrated by Dr Jamie Reid-Baxter accompanied by solo and lute music and song. Katharine Laurie Jones will sing songs in Scots by Elizabeth Melville. The event takes place from 7.30pm at Cockenzie House, 22 Edinburgh Road, Cockenzie and Port Seton, East Lothian and tickets cost 10 (including refreshments). Book online at www.hubtickets.co.uk or phone either 0131 473 2000 or Cockenzie House direct on 01875 819 456.