BUDDING artist Marley Price has a front cover success under his belt - at the tender age of three.

Marley's depiction of the popular tale of Dick Whittington and His Cat was the winning entry in a competition to find a design for the programme for this year's panto at Minehead's Regal Theatre.

Pupils from first schools in the town and neighbouring Dunster were asked to take part in the challenge.

And Marley thought he would join his siblings - who attend Dunster First School - in demonstrating his talents.

And it was his design that caught the eye of judge Andy Davey, a retired teacher and artist in his own right.

Kris McNeil, who is directing the Minehead Panto People production, said it was the second year the cover competition had been staged.

"We had a terrific response and Marley is a worthy winner - his design is lovely."

Marley's efforts were rewarded with some panto tickets and the prestige of seeing his design in print.