Piddlehinton village fete

The lovely English country garden of The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Piddlehinton will be the setting for the village’s annual Church Fete this year.

There is to be a display by Dorchester Ballet and Dance Club, children’s races, a coconut shy, skittles, the obligatory ‘welly whanging’ and pony rides. The popular fun dog show will have classes for every dog! Not to mention there wil of course be the chance to buy from the many well-stocked stalls; bric-a-brac, plants, cakes, preserves and books. And of course, the Silent Auction and Raffle will b oth have wonderful prizes on offer. After all that you’llhave earned a sit down – and perhaps partake of the hog roast, enjoy an afternoon teas, an ice cream ... or just head for the Pimm’s stall?! Join the villagers and enjoy has two productions on tour –The Odyssey and Romeo and Juliet. See the world’s most famous lovers at Hatch House in West Hatch on 10th June and Bush Farm at West Knoyle on 9th September. Homer’s hero does his thing at Kingsettle Stud, Cholderton on 30th August. a wonderful afternoon of entertainment for the whole family. Set in the beautiful Piddle Valley, just five miles north of Dorchester (DT2 7TE), everyone is welcomed to the lovely village. Entry is £1.50 Adults, free for under 16s. All profits to charity.

• For more details of all these productions, go online to either the company or the venue, where all booking details should be available.

Get your tickets for the Cheese Festival!

Tickets for the Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival, this year on the 9th and 10th of September, are now on sale. As always, the weekend will feature a wide variety of food and drink from across the West Country, including (you guessed it) the star of the show – cheese! There will also be the usual array of crafts to tempt you, as well as children’s entertainment, the essential Real Ale & Cider Tent and live bands will be playing throughout the two days.

New for 2023 is a weekend ticket: currently at an early bird price of £12 (only available in advance). Early Bird prices are now on offer on all tickets prices – and don’t forget children aged 15 and under go free!

Tickets and more information at cheesefestival.co.uk