A LIFESIZE swan puppet will be swimming through the city centre this weekend. 

The puppet, operated by volunteers from The Swan Food Project, will be passing throughout the High Street on Saturday (October 19) in a bid to feed the birds. 

Money raised from its arrival will go towards buying food for Worcester's swans over the winter. 

A Spokesperson for the project said: "Please help us feed the swans this winter.

"Worcester's swan puppet will be out in the High Street this Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm, asking you to feed her collecting buckets with your loose change or card.

"All the money will be used to buy mixed corn for the swans' daily teatime feed.

"Project volunteers will be on hand to carry her buckets and answer swanny questions.

"Do come to say hello."

The volunteers have also pointed to a collecting box in a bookcase in Café Nero on Broad Street if you miss the giant swan.