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A show of fantastic photographs taken by talented entrants in this year’s Festival of Arts is not to be missed.

Entries often include landscapes, portraits, buildings and some great animal shots.

This year there is a special section called “Our Feathered Friends” and to accompany it our Hands on History session on Saturday, 13 May will be on the theme of “On The Wing”.

The exhibition is part of the 75th Festival of Arts which also has a Craft and Needlecraft section which will be on show after the photography display.

Many of the works on display are for sale so you may be able to take your favourite home at a great price.

Remember, as with all our shows, admission is FREE and there are also our other displays to enjoy throughout the building.

Also on show is “Wild Colour!” a touring photography show and “Where did you get that Hat” a fun exhibition of hats from the museum collection.

Visit our Museum & Art Gallery webpage for opening hours.

Younger visitors can join us at the museum on Bank Holiday Monday, 8 May 10:30am to 4:30pm to make a crown.

Please note that the museum will be closed on Monday, 1 May.