COLLECTORS of antique bottles will display their wares at their 29th annual North-East gathering.

The event, which is staged by the Northumberland and Durham Bottle Collectors' Club, is the main forum for enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian bottles.

A range of associated collectibles will be displayed, including minerals, seltzers, poisons, pot lids, pipes, whisky and water jugs.

As well as sales stalls, there will be displays by collectors, competitions, and a charity auction, with proceeds going to St Oswald's Hospice Jigsaw Appeal.

The fair takes place at Bowburn Community Centre, near Durham, on Saturday, June 7, from 10.30am to 3pm.

Early admission, from 9.30am, is £2, or £1 for club members, while the rate drops to 50p after 10.30am.

Bookings can be made through Mr D Robertson, on 0191-236 6736, or Mr J Yule, on 0191-384 0825.