ANIMAL or fashion lovers will be able to bid for absolutely fabulous hats at a charity auction.

Actress Joanna Lumley has donated hats, clothes and shoes to raise money for the Farm Animal Sanctuary during an open day at Manor Orchard Farm which starts at 12 noon on Sunday, September 29.

She has been patron of the in Middle Littleton sanctuary for 16 years. Some items will be for sale at the new sanctuary shop but five of the best hats will go under the auctioneer's hammer at 3pm on the day.

Founder of the sanctuary Janet Taylor said: "It will be an unusual event. I don't think anyone else around here sells Joanna Lumley's hats!"