PAINTINGS of flowers, plants and hedgerows make up the new exhibition at Malvern's natural history art gallery, On The Wild Side.

Opening on Wednesday, September 26, the Festival of Flowers features work of 10 botanical artists, including the renowned David Koster, who has been exhibiting for over 40 years.

Joining him is Dorset newcomer, Simon Williams, whose colourful pieces on rainforests are cited by the gallery as being striking and unusual.

Also exhibiting will be Rosaleen Wain and Rosanne Sanders, whose dense drawings of hedgerows are very popular.

The exhibition runs to October 27 and is open from 10am to 5pm at the gallery, at 32 Church Street.

For further information, call 01684 578785.