CHILDREN have illustrated their excitement at the arrival of the Tour de France in North Yorkshire by creating banners.

Youngsters attending a club at Rural Arts, in Thirsk, made the artworks featuring Yorkshire and French landmarks.

The banners have gone on display outside the charity’s base ahead of the Grand Depart in July.

The arts charity will stage a free exhibition, from July 1, titled Made in Yorkshire, featuring a selection of ceramics, jewellery, textiles and prints made in the county.

Marketing assistant Laura Shepherd with the new banners depicting Le Tour outside Rural Arts in Thirsk.