AN array of nature-inspired photographs taken by members of Kidderminster Camera Club go on display next week.

The exhibition, which is part of Kidderminster Arts Festival, opens on Tuesday and runs until next Saturday, August 5.

There will around 30 pictures on the walls of Kidderminster Town Hall's music room, including landscapes, birds, insects, trees and wild plants.

Member, Duncan McCormack, of Kidderminster, said it was unusual for the club to have such a specialist exhibition as, normally, their work would be on a wide range of themes.

Mr McCormack, who has been a member for five years and mostly takes photographs of urban subjects, said visitors could expect a high standard of pictures, as all the members strove to produce the best possible work.

He added: "They are our interpretations of what nature is - every photograph is different. People should come and see what we do and get a feel for the club. We're trying to bring the club into the community more."

Mr McCormack said they would like to encourage more members to join them, particularly younger ones, such as students studying photography at college.

Club secretary, Maureen Mundon, who also lives in Kidderminster, said they had recently purchased a digital projector so members could give slideshows for anyone who was interested, such as groups and societies.

The club, which was founded in 1906, began celebrating its centenary year in September and a calendar, charting some of the changes in Kidderminster's landscape over the past 100 years, was launched.

Two special lectures given by Andy Lound, of the British Planetary Society and national history photographer, Chris Weston, have also taken place.

During the summer months, the group is holding digital photography meetings and weekly walks. For further information, contact Maureen Mundon on 01562 850856.

Also on display in the town hall, from Tuesday until next Saturday, is Podules - an interactive exhibition by international artist, Jan Niedojado. The art can be experienced by the whole body, with several people able to fit inside the giant sculptures at once.

For further information, log on to www.podules.co.uk