Eight members the gallery, where our guide explained that the RBSA is an artist-led charity which supports artists through a range of exhibitions, events and workshops.

The Summer Show that the group viewed was an open call that invited artists working in all media to submit work. Contemporary artists from all around the world are given the opportunity to showcase their work. The work selected for the exhibition is based on its quality and interest. Our u3a members thoroughly enjoyed walking around all the artworks. Opinions differed on some pictures but there were many the group would like to buy.

The ground floor Gallery shop contained a selection of contemporary crafts from local and national design-makers and members made quite a few purchases.