The Mayor of Dorchester, High Sheriff of Dorset, and the local MP were all in attendance at the launch of the Dorset Community Mental Health Artists exhibition at Shire Hall.

The exhibition, launched on Saturday 24th September, showcases the artwork created by members of the Dorset Community Mental Health group.

The event was organised to bring the artists 'out of their shell' and encourage them to publicly exhibit their work to build their confidence.

MP Chris Loder said: "This is a very meaningful initiative to help creative people who may otherwise lack the confidence to show off their talents and great skills. Special thanks to Jonai Da Silva for organising the event."