AN art exhibition is taking place at a Cheshire village pub to help raise vital funds for a community hospital.

The Swan at Tarporley is hosting the group exhibition event as part of the art trail being held during the Tarporley Big Weekend.

A percentage of the sales will be donated to Tarporley War Memorial Hospital.

The exhibition is free to enter between 10am-3pm from Saturday, September 11 to Thursday, September 16.

A special private viewing will be held this Friday at 7pm with tickets priced at £20 per head and giving attendees the opportunity to meet the artists, be the first to view their work and enjoy a selection of canopies and fizz.

The Swan has joined forces with The Craft Room in Tarporley to be the end destination of the village art trail.

The trail forms part of the Tarporley Big Weekend where several community organisations have joined forces to allow visitors to browse the village’s independent shops, enjoy performances from local acts and follow the beautifully curated art trail as well as take part in family sporting fun.

A total of 39 artists will exhibit a piece of their work in the group exhibition at The Swan with 15% of each sale going to charity.

Woody Barlow, managing director of Bear Inns, owner of The Swan, said: "We’re very proud to be hosting the exhibition at The Swan and to not only be supporting our local artists, but the War Memorial Hospital and all the amazing work that they do for the community."

Rachael Carr, owner of The Craft Room in Tarporley added: "I’m really looking forward to seeing my youngest student’s artwork on display and also curating an exciting body of work by Cheshire artists to fill the high street for the Big Weekend."

Rachel Wright, chair of the trustees at Tarporley War Memorial Hospital, said: "We’re so grateful for the support from Tarporley businesses such as The Swan and The Craft Room – they are helping to raise crucial funds for us, and in such a wonderfully creative way too."

  • Tickets are on sale now for the exhibition. Those wishing to attend this one off event can reserve their space by emailing events@theswantarporley.co.uk