Talented young artists had the chance to see their work on display at the third edition of the Croxley Green Arts Café.
The exhibition at St Oswald’s Church on Saturday, April 26, featured work by pupils from Little Green and Croxley Danes schools, as well as professional artists.
The event was held in support of international development agency Christian Aid and has become an annual fixture, so far raising more than £2,000.
Organiser Chris Gregory, from the Croxley and Rickmansworth Christian Aid committee, explained that the idea is to support local artists and craftspeople while also raising money for Christian Aid, which this year is marking its 80th anniversary.
He added: “We know we have a lot of talent and this is a great opportunity to encourage people of all ages and skills to exhibit in a relaxed setting while supporting the vital work of Christian Aid.”
This year’s event raised around £1,000 for Christian Aid.
Money raised around the annual Christian Aid Week appeal will help the organisation’s partners empower vulnerable communities to find practical and sustainable ways out of poverty.
This year’s campaign focuses on work in Guatemala, Central America, where farming communities are battling severe floods and ferocious heatwaves due to climate change.
Christian Aid has been working with organisations such as La Coordinación de ONG y Cooperativas to offer training and tools so farmers can diversify and grow more resilient crops, build water recycling systems, and create organic fertiliser.
To find out more about the charity, please visit www.christianaid.org.uk
Photo: Jane Langston Art
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