Bellway South West has donated £300 towards the staging of an event by Cheddar Arts Quarter.

The housebuilder, which is constructing new homes at the Peregrine View development in the village, offered the funds to support a Halloween-themed art competition and exhibition.

It helped finance the organisation of the event and a series of Halloween-themed craft workshops for children during the half-term holiday.

Themes included My Favourite Halloween Monster, Haunted Houses and Ghosts, Spooky Portraits and Halloween Nights.

An exhibition of the work was held at Cheddar Arts Quarter, in The Lippiatt, until Sunday, November 3.

(Image: Cheddar Arts Quarter) Ellen Watson, director at Cheddar Arts Quarter, said: "I live opposite Peregrine View so I knew Bellway were building in the village and I decided to contact them to see if they wanted to get involved with this fun community event.

"I was delighted when they got back in touch and told me that they would donate £300 to help pay for the Halloween Art Competition and Exhibition."

Rachel Way, Bellway South West senior sales manager, added: "When Ellen got in touch with us about helping to fund the art competition, exhibition, and crafts session we were more than happy to make a contribution."