A fAMOUS flautist brought some sunshine to Leominster shoppers with an impromptu performance.

Yves Bouvy, who has played with a host of stars throughout a glittering career, turned up unexpectedly at a market in Corn Square to provide a touch of French sophistication to the day.

One shopper who was lucky enough to hear Mr Bouvy was Erica Creer, from Dilwyn.

She said: β€œHe was in the area when his car needed attention, so while it was in the garage he decided to play in the sunshine before returning to his London home.”

The French musician has previously played with the likes of Dame Shirley Bassey, Michael Crawford and Michael Ball.