IPPLEPEN is to host a hedgehog fair in aid of a local animal rescue charity.

The fundraiser for ELM Wildlife takes place from 10am to 3pm on September 14 at the village hall.

There will be tea, coffee, cakes, a raffle, tombola, games and more.

ELM Wildlife rescues and rehabilitates animals, primarily hedgehogs, having up to 220 hungry and needy animals in its care at any one time.