Don't mention the "C" word!

It's peak season and the holiday makers are flooding into North Devon or should that be the holiday makers are flooded in North Devon? After a week of glorious sunshine a few down-pours haven't put off the stoical British tourist and, lets face it, whatever the weather what better place in the World would you want to be? Yes, visitor numbers to the region are down due to a combination of reasons, the desperate state of the economy, the numerous major sporting events this year (always seems to have an effect), not to mention the Olympics and, of course, the weather! It seems that even London (and Weymouth) is experiencing a massive down turn in regular visitors and businesses reliant on the tourist trade are suffering. Despite the tremendous performance by the British athletes perhaps the streets of London are not paved with gold, eh?

As I was saying, the summer season is in full swing which means a busy time at West Gallery and, of course, we are in the middle of our Summer Exhibition which runs until the end of August. If you've not been yet you're missing out, come and have a look and remember art is not only a good investment but therapy too! There, the answer to all your problems!

Now while your all enjoying the Summer Games, the beaches and the beautiful countryside here in North Devon, we are thinking ahead. I apologise in advance as I am about to mention the "C" word... yes, Christmas! What, bloody Christmas in August...! For those of you in advertising this will come as no surprise, familiar with snow, holly and bells whilst in your shorts and flip-flops. It's at this time of year we are planning what happens after the summer months.

The climax to the summer season is always the August bank holiday, the last hoorah before the kids go back to school and always the busiest time of year. In the autumn North Devon Arts will be having an exhibition of members work at West Gallery entitled Secret Spaces... more about that nearer the time, it's still a secret! Then it's the run up to Christmas, and if your sick of socks and smellies and you want something a little bit special, something unique that will bring a genuine smile rather than, "Hmm lovely... that's what I have always wanted..." then you can't do better than something original from West Gallery.

Anyway, lets not wish the summer away just yet...