THE private view of a Lent exhibition was opened by The Most Reverend Dr Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales. The crowded church very much enjoyed the Archbishop's opening speech.

The Way of the Wilderness exhibition takes place until April 27 at the ancient shepherd's church of St Michael in Discoed, near Presteigne.

The innovative and expressive artworks explore the theme of Christ's 40 days in the desert. The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford has written the forward to the Wilderness exhibition catalogue which can be purchased via the St Michael's website http://www.discoed.org/ Lent exhibition at St Michael's Church, Discoed, near Presteigne Powys LD8 2NW 27th April 10am - 5pm daily.

Based on information supplied by Sally Butler.