MEATBALLS were on the menu at a special event held in Ledbury on Monday to celebrate National Sweden Day.

The event, at the Rugby Club, was attended by 40 people and marked the town's twinning links with Stromstad.

Guests enjoyed a barbecue, traditional Swedish food and live music from the John Masefield Jazz Band and the St Michael Handbell Ringers. A boules competition was won by Mike King, who was presented with a certificate and bottle of wine.