Malmesbury's chamber of commerce and town council have joined forces to again organise their Malmesbury, Alive & Kicking event.

Last October the trade fair in the town hall proved such a hit that local business owners were keen to repeat it.

Firms from the area will be displaying and selling their goods and services at indoor stalls, creating an extension to the High Street on Saturday May 7 from 10am till 2pm.

Don Oakley, from Malmesbury Chamber of Commerce, said: “Malmesbury Alive and Kicking celebrates local businesses and also provides a showcase for local voluntary groups to acquire new members.”

Malmesbury Chamber of Commerce chairman Paul Baker said: “We really want people to start buying locally, both members of the public and other businesses.”

He added that later in the year he hoped to run a similar event focusing on health and food.