BARRINGTON Court, near Ilminster, was the venue for a summer party organised by the Somerset branch of a national art charity.

The Art Fund’s county committee welcomed volunteers and their guests to the event on June 2.

Charity director Dr Stephen Deuchar addressed the partygoers, alongside Elisabeth Rutherford, South-West regional chairman, and Mary Fryer, who leads the Somerset committee.

Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne also undertook valuations of paintings and small objects that guests had brought along, and Christine Gore won a flower arrangement that was provided by Nicky Llewellyn Flowers.

The Art Fund is a membership charity that helps museums and galleries buy works of art through awarding grants, campaigning and fundraising.

Pictured at the event are (left to right) Mary Fryer, Art Fund Somerset committee chairman, Dr Stephen Deuchar, charity director, and Elisabeth Rutherford, South-West regional chairman.