MORE than 180 art and craft and precious collectable items were on display at the inaugural Kelvin Grove Village Art and Craft Show with a difference on Saturday in their village hall in Nagambie.

Antiques, paintings, quilted items, collectables of many sorts like jugs, dolls, embroidery, sewn, knitted and crocheted garments, and memorabilia to a model steam boat and model rail diorama were on show.

The residents pulled out all stops to show their talents or treasures of bygone eras and to show that many of them are still pursuing their artwork in their 70s and 80s.

Some of the ladies surpassed themselves with their cooking delights for afternoon tea for the patrons who came along and enjoyed seeing what the residents brought along to showcase their interesting lie experiences, talents and memories.

Thanks goes to the local businesses and individual residents who donated prizes for the raffle that raised funds for the Village Mother's Day afternoon tea dance entertainer for May 16.

The residents thank all who supported their first art and craft show and were happy to receive such positive feedback for their efforts that took days to display in their hall.

They went home satisfied that they had shared some beautiful objet d' art, and many of their treasures, many handmade or painted or collected over the years.