AN ARTIST from the New Forest is hosting an exclusive evening at a Romsey business following the launch of his new book.

Visitors to Forest and Cove, in Bell Street, will be able to see Pete Gilbert bring his poetry and art to life at the book launch event.

A curated selection of Pete's paintings will also be on display and available for purchase during the event and guests can also buy signed copies of his latest book, which combines art and poetry.

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A glass of fizz and nibbles will be on offer too.

Mr Gilbert mainly paints contemporary landscapes of the New Forest or the Dorset Coast and likes to create his work in the environment he is capturing.

An Evening with Pete Gilbert is on at Forest and Cove from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday, December 14.

For more information go to forestandcove.co.uk/.