A CRAFT and food market to be held in Weymouth this weekend will raise money for local charities. 

Wessex Local Craft and Food Market is being organised by Hangers Heroes to help good causes in the area.

It will take place at Westfield Arts College in Littlemoor, Weymouth, on Sunday, November 26 from 10.30am to 3pm.

There will be a variety of artisan crafts people making items such as cakes, wooden toys, jewellery, woven runners, knitted items, art, handmade soaps and many more.

Entry is free and there is plenty of free parking and there will be lots of potential gifts for the start of your Christmas shopping.

Refreshments will be served throughout the day.

The event is organised by Hangers Heroes and all profit from this event will be going to local charities such as The Front Skate Park, Dorset Search and Rescue, The Lantern Trust and others.

More information about Hangers Heroes and their beneficiaries can be found on the website.