21 What's On - All the events for a fun and jam packed summer

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Enjoy a thrilling event where all the family can get close to the fastest motor racing in the UK at Th ruxton Race Circuit, Hampshire.Th e BTCC one of the UK's most illustrious championship followed all over the world due to its fast, close racing. Guests can expect to see the stars of the BTCC race wheel-towheel and there's an opportunity to stay the whole weekend and camp or stay nearby. More details for the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) on 27 and 28 August can be found thruxtonracing.co.uk

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Summer Entertainment Bowled Over

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Aright old Dorset

‘mampus’ is happening to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee at Motcombe village fete since 2019. Th ere will be stalls and games, snail racing and hawk fl ying, a BBQ and a bar and special cocktails for kids. Th ere’s music all day and into the evening. A real Motcombe welcome awaits you! 4 June motcombe.fete.co.uk After packing out stadiums across England and Wales last year, Th e Hundred is back this summer, bigger and better than ever. Taking place during the summer holidays new competition, Th e Hundred, fuses blockbuster entertainment with world-class cricket. It’s simple: 100 balls per team, most runs wins, so every ball counts. It’s heartbeat raising, edge-of-your seat entertainment. Get ready for fast-paced on-fi eld action, with women’s and men’s cricket performing on the same stage, accompanied by DJs, live music artists and family-friendly activities – Th e Hundred is fi rmly on the map as the must-attend event of the summer. 3 August to 3 September. Tickets are now on sale at thehundred.com

Hat's Off !

Winchester’s annual outdoor Hat festival, which celebrates local, national and international outdoor performance, returns to the city. Th is year, you will see outdoor theatre, dance, comedy, music and, of course, specially invited, world class ‘hatters’ (street performers) perform in a range of locations across the historic city centre. Th e Sunday programme will feature exclusive brand new shows, outdoor immersive game adventures and explosive gig theatre – that aren’t featured elsewhere during the festival. 1 to 3 July. Details can be found: hatfair.co.uk

Great Britain

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show is an annual Dorset must do of the event season! Th e Show celebrates everything great about the Great British Countryside! 17 August For more details visit gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk

Good Times

Good Festival (formerly Th e Hampshire Country Festival) is returning to its incredible location in the beautiful gardens of Bere Mill in Whitchurch, Hampshire this summer. Last year, the festival event attracted a 3,000 strong crowd of all ages from across Hampshire and Berkshire. With delicious food, exciting attractions, stalls, displays, live music and a delightful dog show, it's an action packed day with something for all ages. Th is year, adds the exciting musical band, Tuba Libres and a Good Living tent that will complement the emphasis on celebrating the great outdoors, with the opportunity to try yoga, gong baths and aerial silks, to name a few. Th e children's activities planned this year are by childrens' entertainer 'Sharky and George', Bubble Football and much more. 25 and 26 June goodfestival.co.uk The Dorchester Agricultural Society has announced the return of the Dorset Tractor Run for 2022. Th is year’s tractor run will start and fi nish at “Daggers Gate Grain Store” in West Lulworth. Spectators are welcome to join at the meeting point at 10am to watch the expected 100+ tractors begin their journey along the Jurassic Coast. Refreshments will be available for spectators to enjoy and a location for lunch will be advised on the day. 19 June. Tickets available at: dorsetcountyshow. co.uk/dorset+tractor+run This year’s Dogstival - a party fi t for canine kings and queens, is taking place on the Platinum Jubilee Weekend on 4th and 5th June at the stunning new location of Broadlands Park in Romsey, Hampshire. As ever, you can expect the ultimate doggy weekend brimming with quirky, cool and hilarious canine-approved entertainment. And as the nation’s only dog festival celebrating HRH, we will also have lashings of regal features to get in the lovely-jubbly Jubilee spirit! dogstival.co.uk

Under the Stars

Ballet Under the Stars returns this July over three nights, 22nd, 23rd and 24th, with an international group of world renowned dancers, from Ukraine, Russia, Japan and Brazil amongst others, including Principals with Th e Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin and the National Ballet of Ukraine. It’s held in the beautiful and romantic 17th Century walled Dutch garden of privately owned Hatch House in the heart of Wiltshire. Every summer the walled garden is transformed by the Covent Garden Dance Company into a stunning 440 seat covered dinner theatre, where guests enjoy breath taking ballet and dance in one of the UK’s most intimate theatrical settings. Tickets from £165 for an all-inclusive dinner ticket. coventgardendance.com

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