Once again I would like to thank the people of Winchester for supporting our charity stalls at the Winchester Covert this year.

We have had a lot of support for our charity Animals Asia who are transforming a bear bile farm into a bear sanctuary in China. Obviously this costs a lot of money and thanks to the generosity of our supporters we have raised the money to name one of the bears Soraya.

Times are hard and animal charities are struggling so we are holding our Christmas bazaar for Animals Asia on November 29 at Wesley Halls, Whites Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7NP. It will open at 10am-1 pm.

There will be many animal charities attending including The Donkey Sanctuary, Second Chance Animal Rescue and many more.

So come and buy your Christmas gifts and support your charity. They desperately need your support. There will be refreshments and a raffle. Entry 50p children free.

Linda J Burr, Winchester.