St Bartholomew's Church in Hyde hosting its annual Christmas fair later this month.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 30, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, and will be opened by the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith.

Entry is free, with festive gifts available for purchase from businesses and organisations.

There will also be glass engraving demonstrations by master engraver Tracey Sheppard, who will be selling her calendars featuring local wildlife photography.

People will be able to order Christmas trees and wreaths for collection from the church in the week following the event.

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New additions to the fair this year include a teddy bears' picnic and a bear hunt for children.

Food and drink will also be available, including soup and sandwiches, mulled wine and mince pies, and coffee and cake.

Reverend Karen Kousseff, rector of St Bartholomew's, said: "We are immensely grateful to all the local organisations who are helping to make the fair a wonderful community occasion, like last year.

"It’s a joy to welcome people into this historic church and, as the major fundraising event of the year, the proceeds will really help us to make progress with our exciting plans for refurbishing the building."

The fair is being held in support of the Giving for Living Appeal @ St Bart’s, which is aiming to revive and restore St Bartholomew's, the last known grave of King Alfred the Great.