PREPARATIONS are under way for the 18th annual Kelbrook Art Exhibition in late August.

The exhibition, which will showcase around 300 art works to view and buy, will be held in Kelbrook Village Hall from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, August 27, 11am to 5pm on Sunday, August 28, and 10am to 5pm on Monday, August 29.

Entries are coming in steadily and organisers say this year's event has all the hallmarks of another successful exhibition.

Framed artwork by local artists has been donated and will be raffled off.

Home made refreshments will be served in the modern tea room and terrace. Admission is free.

As in past years, all proceeds will go to local charities with this year being Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Pendleside Hospice.