THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will be bringing its national touring exhibition Hope in the Great War to Barry this November.

Commemorating the centenary of World War One, the exhibition honours the bravery of RNLI volunteers who risked their lives to save others.

Open to the public at the Art Central gallery between Wednesday, November 5 and Saturday, January 3, Hope in the Great War continues its four-year tour of highlighting the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people who volunteered for the RNLI throughout the war years.

The exhibition comprises a collection of original artworks which illustrate each of the six stories featured. Perfect for families, visitors can listen to a podcast by the Horton and Port Eynon lifeboat crew from a period telephone handset, construct a giant jigsaw created from a stunning collection of original artworks by the Whitby Art Society or solve a stained glass interactive puzzle designed and created by junior members of the 1st Cromer Sea Scouts.

There’s also a creative animation by the Fraserburgh Sea Cadets, an intricate story quilt created by the Falmouth Lighthouse Quilters and an on-screen dramatic narration by Baltimore Drama Group.

Visitors can also don a nautical hat and take a photo to share online using the hashtag #RNLIhope.

Jacqui Palmer, RNLI Exhibition Coordinator says: "We’re really looking forward to opening the exhibition in Barry this November.

"With plenty of inspiring stories and fun activities, it’s a great opportunity for local families to discover the work of the RNLI’s brave volunteer lifeboat crew members during World War One."

The exhibition was made possible by an Arts Council England grant of £78,200 awarded to the RNLI.