THE Worcestershire Farmers' Christmas Market comes to Hanley Swan Village Hall this weekend.

Special guests include Dennis Nightingale-Smith, of the Organic Living Association, who will be signing copies of The Secret Life of Cows by Rosamund Young. The book examines issues of animal sentience.

Baroness von Barth und Kippenruer's exotic collection of owls will also be on display.

Aside from the guest attractions, there will be fresh local produce on sale as well as a WI stall and refreshments. Christmas goods from mince pies and cakes to confectionery and crafts will all be available.

The market is on Sunday (December 21) from 11am to 2pm.