ORGANISERS of a three-week art festival are celebrating after receiving a sponsorship boost from an estate agents.

Nicol and Co Estate Agents, based in Droitwich, has lent its support to Droitwich ArtsFest – a creative bonanza which is set to take place in July.

Matt Nicol, of Nicol and Co Estate Agents, said: "It is part of our ethos to support local community events.

"I am delighted to sponsor colour leaflets, banners and other promotional items for ArtsFest 2017 which will probably be the largest arts festival ever seen in Droitwich."

The festival kicks off over the weekend of Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, when there will be live music at venues in the town centre.

Then, during the ensuing weekends, there will be a variety of public performances, exhibitions, workshops and poetry readings.

Rhys Jones, who organises the festival, said: "The generosity of Nicol and Co will not only help us promote ArtsFest, but will help us deliver a range of artistic activities including music, dance, painting, photography, poetry, and sculpture.

"Most of the events will be free and many will be held in the open air. Our aim is to enable the general public to enjoy and participate in a wide range of activities."

ArtsFest 2017 will run until Saturday, August 5. For more information visit droitwichartsfest.org