SHOPPERS were able to buy a variety of gifts in the city safe in the knowledge that they were helping to prevent cruelty.

The South West Christmas Without Cruelty Fair was held at the Corn Exchange in Market Street.

Animal Aid's Mark Gold said: "It was the perfect place to find unusual and cruelty free gifts and cards and a great day out for people of all ages. Products on sale at the fair included Fairtrade clothing, handmade chocolates, cruelty free cosmetics and make-up and a range of renewable energy products.

"There was also vegetarian food, courtesy of local caterers Happy Cow."