Oriel Q Friends - the Friends of the Queens Hall Gallery in Narberth - are pleased to announce that, on September 23, the organisation became a charity.

Their status as a charity will provide more opportunities to raise funds, and, as a result, help to keep the gallery going for many years to come.

"Oriel Q is held in great regard by the art-loving public, and its reputation as a prestigious gallery extends far beyond the boundaries of Pembrokeshire," said Friends chair Jane Harrison. "However, keeping it running is an expensive business and a constant headache for its curator, Lynne Crompton, particularly in these difficult financial times.

"Oriel Q Friends exists for the purpose of finding extra money to maintain this fine gallery. It is hoped that our charitable status will make this pursuit more rewarding."

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Oriel Q -Queens Hall Gallery and what it has to offer, take a look at their website on http://www.orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk">www.orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk.