THE ART of decorating wells is a tradition that has long been upheld in an Isle of Wight village.

Whitwell has produced another fantastic well-dressing this year, and used the occasion to celebrate 175 years of nearby Blackgang Chine.

The decoration features scenes from the attraction, including dinosaur and dodo characters.

Ann Harris created the design with support from Blackgang Chine, and a team of local volunteers worked for a week on the dressing in the church before it was transported to the well.

Rev Nigel Porter blessed the dressing and the well.

The well dressing can be viewed by the public, and it is signposted from the High Street.