A popular charity event for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is set to return on September 7, offering dog agility contests, cake and plant sales, among other attractions.

The event is being held at the charity's southern training centre in Saunderton, where they train dogs to alert their deaf partners to life-saving sounds such as alarms.

The organisation's Fiona Daniels said: "Our dogs' burgundy coats also signal to the public that their partner is deaf.

"This combination of practical assistance and lifelong friendship can be completely life-changing."

Organisers Fiona and Rob Daniels, among other volunteers, have nurtured the event from humble beginnings to one of the biggest fundraisers in the charity's calendar, raising an impressive £80,000 to date.

Visitors will have the chance to enter their own four-legged friends into a fun dog show, with categories including 'waggiest tail'.

Fiona Daniels also said: "We grow most of the plants and bake the cakes ourselves, and also make chutneys and chilli sauces.

"And our Cornish pasties have become something of a legend."

Not only will hot food be on offer, but award-winning caterers Bokkie will be serving mouth-watering South African-inspired street food.

The dog-friendly event, which is free to enter, will be taking place from 10am until 4pm at The Grange, Haw Lane, Saunderton, HP27 9NS.

Attendees are asked to keep their dogs on a lead and to clear up any mess they make.