THE organisers of the inaugural Bradworthy Arts Festival week have said the success of the event, held during the early May Bank Holiday, has convinced them that it should become a yearly fixture.

"It was incredibly popular, with an estimated 1,000 visitors to the various venues," said Dawn Ensor-Brookes, chair of the event. "The artists and craftspeople were thrilled with the response they got throughout the weekend from families and people of all ages."

The event drew holiday-makers from as far afield as Ohio, USA, but was also very well supported by local people from North Devon and North Cornwall.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.