THE October half-term holiday is approaching and strange things have started appearing at Shortwood Farm, near Bromyard.

At the farm entrance, visitors will be welcomed by the gaping jaws of a giant monster which is snaking its way out of the hedgerow.

But there's no need to be alarmed: this is just one of the straw sculptures which have been created by farm owner David Legge, who has also made a huge tractor, a straw man and several smaller animals.

He said: "It's amazing what can be created with a few straw bales and a telescopic loader. It's great fun and I thought that my creations would be something else to entertain people when they visit us during half term."

The farm will be open from Saturday, October 25, until the following Friday.

All the usual activities such as animal-feeding, hand-milking and pig-racing will be going on as well as a treasure hunt and autumn crafts for the children.