SANTA will swap his reindeer for canine companions next week when he makes an appearance to help boost fundraising for a charity dedicated to saving dogs.

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue holds its Christmas Bazaar next Saturday, November 22 at Liston Hall, Marlow, with Father Christmas bringing along his four-legged friends for the festive sale.

On sale will be Christmas gifts, new and nearly new clothes, household gifts, greetings cards, toys, books, DVDs, refreshments and more.

The Bazaar marks one of the charity's main fund raising events in the year.

In 50 years, Stokenchurch Dog rescue has taken in and re-homed thousands of dogs and has a policy to never put a healthy dog down.