Mawnan Smith's annual fundraising Cornish Craft Market has got off to a fine start with people keen to snap up a bargain or a unique gift while also helping a worthy local cause.

The market has been a popular date in the village's calendar for over 35 years and over the decades it has gained a reputation for quality art, craft and produce created across the county. The market is run by members of Mawnan Memorial Hall's committee with the help of a gang of volunteers from the local community and is the hall's main fundraiser of the year.

A percentage of all sales made over the 15 days of the market go back into hall funds and are used towards its ongoing maintenance. Thousands of pounds have been raised which help keeps the cost of hiring the hall down making it accessible for use by more local groups.

The market will remain open from 10am until 6pm until Saturday, August 15, and admission is free. There are over 60 stalls to browse around and teas, coffees, lunches and homemade cakes are served daily in the hall's tearoom. There will also be a bring and buy homemade cake stall at the market on Sunday, August 9, in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care.