The final fundraising event on behalf of the Melksham Carnival will put wild animals in the centre of the town.

The event, which takes place on Saturday, October 14, at the Assembly Hall, is a double helping of the work of wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd.

There is a daytime exhibition from 10am to 4pm (free entry), followed by An Evening With David Shepherd starting at 7.30pm.

The exhibitions will include David Shepherd prints, books, videos and other wildlife merchandise, and details of wildlife adoption schemes and the chance to become a member of David Shepherd's Conservation Foundation, which works for the survival of tigers, elephants, rhinos and other critically endangered mammals in the wild.

Tickets for the evening chatshow event are £5, and are available from Melksham Assembly Hall and Tourist Information Centre. For further information, call (01225) 707424.