Yes, its that time of the year again - we are all beginning to get ready for the annual Forth Valley Open Studios only now its been renamed Artbeat.

It's become apparent in recent years that more and more artists were grouping together and hiring spaces. Hence the name change. Also the event is broadening out to encompass pop up events, workshops, guided walks and demos.

Lorraine Robson, a ceramicist, (pictured) came today to collect her brochures and banner.

She is featured on the front cover and asks:" Am I this years Artbeat pin-up?"

Well, there is a job vacancy Lorraine...so I guess you are.