BELSTONE Arts and Crafts Group's annual exhibition on August 13 and 14 in the village hall proved extremely successful, with group member Alec Davey raising £300 for the Devon Air Ambulance.

Alec sold four of his paintings and held a raffle to raise the princely sum for the charity.

Speaking about the exhibition, Alec said: 'It was a busy weekend, with people coming into the village hall continuously. It was a really good exhibition.

'It was also very good to raise this money for the air ambulance, a great charity.'

Alec expressed thanks to everyone who attended the exhibition and supported his fundraising efforts for the Devon Air Ambulance.