'TIS the season to go networking and SME Solicitors hosted an evening of festive chat and shopping in Worcester for local business ladies.

They gathered at cocktail bar Alexanders in New Street to mingle over festive refreshments and chose some Christmas gifts. Local retailers and independent businesses came along to sell their wares among them were Francis Of Malvern provided a selection of accessories for the home, while House of Colour and You from Friar Street brought clothing for guests to try and buy.

Yvonne Tivey of SMR Solicitors said: "We wanted to offer an event for our female clients, contacts and colleagues to get in the Christmas spirit with some relaxed networking in a festive environment. It was a lovely start to the Christmas season.”

A charity raffle on the night raised £95 for Prince’s Trust Herefordshire & Worcestershire.