AN art exhibition at Okehampton Simmons Bowling Club raised £250 for charity last weekend.

The exhibition was made up of watercolours and other paintings by local art enthusiasts from Okehampton and the Belstone Arts and Crafts Group. It was the second exhibition held at the club, following a successful showing in 2011. Three paintings were sold by organiser Alec Davey (pictured) to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

Mr Davey said: 'Considering the awful weather we had over the weekend, I think we did very well. It was busier on the Sunday when it was a bit brighter, and quite a few people turned out. We must have done well because the club have already asked me to do it again next year.'