AN annual Christmas market and craft fair returned to Taunton last weekend to raise money for Children's Hospice South West.

The Rural Living Show, now in its 29th year, was held at King's Hall School, Kingston Road, on November 26 and 27.

The show hosted a “huge selection of the finest designers, makers and crafts people in the region” and a “food village to delight”.

There were new courses, workshops and activities, including an early winter foraging course run by UK Wild Adventures, a free festive trail, and arts and crafts.

Guests could also meet Colmer, Solo and Orion from Alpha Alpacas, a Dorset farm.

The show cost £4.50 to enter (with under 16s and carers eligible for free entry), and there was free car parking available on site.

Organisers Millie Taylor and Becci McErlain have thanked “our wonderful customers, our absolutely fantastic team and our hardworking, creative exhibitors who make the local small business community so special”.

The children's hospice provides care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and supports their families.