NOW in its third year, the Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre is returning to Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday.

From 10am to 4.30pm there will be 30 stands offering unusual Christmas gifts and cards which have not harmed animals, humans or the environment.

The eco-friendly and cruelty-free products on sale will include fairtrade clothing, cosmetics, perfumes and make-up, charity Christmas cards, hand-made chocolates, renewable energy products, treats for pets and jewellery.

There will be savoury dishes, cakes and puddings on sale at the fayre's vegetarian café — all free from animal products.

Even the face paints for kids have been ethically sourced and have not been tested on animals. Visitors will also have the chance to win some fabulous prizes, including gift sets donated by Lush Cosmetics

At midday there will be a performance by the Crediton World Music Choir.

Organiser Mark Gold said: "We're proud to have brought together so many organisations and companies from the South West that are trying to make the world a kinder place.

"This includes Exeter groups and traders, regional charities such as the Devon Wildlife Trust and Cornwall's Monkey Sanctuary,, and innovative firms like renewable energy experts Kaiteur, from Sidmouth, which sells original and exciting green products, and Luther & Jane, with their fashionable range of fairtrade clothing."

For further information about the event call Mark Gold on 01395 579353 or email mark.54. gold@googlemail.com.