A POPULAR art club in Dorchester is to meet again for group sessions for the first time in 18 months.

Dorchester Art Club, which meet in St George’s Church Hall, Fordington, is starting up again on Thursday, October 7.

The club hold the annual Dorchester Art Club Summer Exhibition, but due to the coronavirus pandemic the 2020 event was cancelled.

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Spokeswoman for the club, Jenny Trotman said: "After all the lockdowns - Dorchester Art Club is starting again.

"It's a friendly, sociable club which meets most Thursday afternoons throughout the year.

"New members are always welcome.

Each session costs £2 and includes tea and coffee, and there is free parking."

The first class will take place on October 7 from 2pm until 4pm.

For more details, visit: www.dorchesterartclub.co.uk, or phone: 01305 319574