ANIMAL lovers are being invited to a fundraising pet blessing service being held in October.

The event is being held at St Stephen's Community Centre, in Edgewood Road, Rednal on Saturday, October 4.

It takes place from noon until 3pm with a short blessing service at 12.45pm, conducted by Reverend Melusi Sibanda.

Admission is free but refreshments, including home-made cakes, will be on sale along with a raffle and a table top sale.

Money raised is being donated to animal charity HARK ABC.

Visitors will also be able to find out more about the charities work and get advice on pet neutering and spraying.

All pets are welcome but must be kept contained or on a lead.