Donkeys have arrived at a village in Gloucestershire to help residents fed up with hauling their shopping up a steep hill.
More than 30 residents living on the narrow paths of Chalford are unable to reach their homes by car.
Villagers supported the idea of using the eco-friendly pack animals and raised money to buy a couple of them.
Anna Usborne, who led the campaign, has now taken delivery of two donkeys - Chester, one, and Teddy, four. "Chalford is very steep and we need an animal to help us get up the hill with our shopping," the 33-year-old sculptor said.
"It could take six weeks or six months to train them. It all depends on how well they behave. We are very excited to have them with us. They are lovely, gentle animals."
The plan is that the donkeys will be taken into the village to make deliveries at set times during the week when people can book out the service.
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