AN art group is to hold a week-long exhibition of members' work.

Chester-le-Street Art Society will stage its spring exhibition at the town’s library, opening on Saturday, April 26.

The show features 26 paintings created by members of the society, including watercolours and oils, and runs until May 3.

The art society, founded in 1969, is currently hoping to recruit more members.

Chester-le-Street Art Society meets every Wednesday at 6.30pm at the community centre in Newcastle Road, Chester-le-Street.