AN impressive array of artwork has been admired at Carlisle Cathedral.

The annual exhibition by Carlisle Day Services Art Group arrived at the city centre venue last month and was on display for two weeks.

It featured 20 pieces created by a group of about 10 talented adults with learning disabilities who attend the weekly art group at Broadacre House.

The community-based group provides work placements, training, education and care for people with learning disabilities in Carlisle.

Sue Rudd, supervisor of the unit at Broadacre House, in Lowther Street, said it helps with their self-confidence.

“They love the fact that they are producing things to sell. It’s brilliant,” she said.

“They love going round the exhibition to see it all.”

The showcase, which brightened up the cathedral’s South Aisle, was produced by service users who have learning disabilities including down syndrome and autism as well as people with mental health issues.

Sue explained that the exhibition is something the service users take a lot of pride in and is something they can work towards.

She said. “It is a good therapy for them and something they can do in their own right. It’s just wonderful what the guys can do."

Carlisle Day Services, which has a total of six sites across the city, has held an exhibition at the cathedral for about a decade.

Their work was put up on March 25 and it was on display until Sunday.

Among those who have proudly hung up their work is Aaron Baxter.

A registered artist, Aaron, who has autism, is a regular at the art group and enjoys creating Manga inspired pieces.

For the exhibition though, he submitted a Dr Who inspired piece, a Micky Mouse painting and another of Wallace and Gromit.

These pieces were admired by visitors to the cathedral over the course of the two weeks including their friends and families, tourists and school groups.