Join our Baking Bird at fab show

Gillingham and Shaftesbury’s Spring Countryside Show is back for the second year running, being held at the Turnpike Showground on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23.

Showcasing rural crafts and skills, this is an event for all the family. It’s the first show of the year in Dorset’s rural event calendar, with a line up of over 50 exhibits, demonstrations and attractions – it’s set to be a singing. Tickets at £12 are available from the Bridport Tourist Information Centre at the back of Bridport Town Hall or from Club members. Profits to Rotary charities.

Monday, May 1

A car boot sale will be held at Alweston Village Hall and Playing Field, Sherborne DT9 5HT. Sellers 7am, buyers 8am. Info: 01963 23436.

Relate will be holding a preloved clothing sale from 2pm-4.30pm in their Poundbury HQ (DT1 3WA, next to Castle Vets). Free entry. To hire space for a rail for £5 or a table for £10 email conference@relatedorset.co.uk

Friday, May 5

A barn dance will be held at Tolpuddle Orchard Meadow with Murphy’s Lore, with a barbecue and bar. Entry £5, pay on the gate – children under 16 free. Gate open 7pm with music, barn dance starts 8.30pm. Dress warmly. All welcome. See tolpuddlevillage .co.uk/events-and-activities jam-packed weekend. From seeing dancing sheep and cute piglets in the Farmyard Area, to the famous Dorset Axemen battling it out against the clock there really is a bit of everything. To keep the children (young and old) entertained there are tractor and trailer rides, along with ‘try it yourself’ demos throughout the day. With a shopping pavilion and plenty of Food & Drink stands, there will definitely be something for everyone as we bring on spring. Buy tickets at gillinghamandshaftesburysho w.co.uk

Yeovil Balloon Festival is at Yeovil Showground from today until May 7.

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Whasson? (and where’s it to?)

May 5 continued three days of hot air balloons, live music, family entertainment, stunt shows and much more. Tickets from Ticketsource, adults £7, children £5.

Saturday, May 6

Sherborne Digby Hall monthly market will feature antiques, arts, crafts and food. Cafe, free entry, parking and toilets. First Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, March-December. New Digby Hall, next to the library in Sherborne, DT9 3AA.

Sunday, May 7

The Friends of Greenhill Gardens (greenhillgardens.co.uk, 01305 768446) are holding a Coronation Celebration from 3pm-6pm at Greenhill Tennis Courts. Some 400 people are expected to join in, with three hours of live entertainment provided by month at The Bull Hotel, East St, 6.45pm-9pm. Chat, advice and hot drinks. be given by Richard Horwood. Further details from Richard Newcombe 01935 389375.

The 4 Saxes and Weymouth's own The Originals, who perform 60s, 70s and 80s music.

£50 prize for best royal costume, plus plenty of raffle prizes. Entry by ticket only –£10 from Jane Chandler: janechandler123@hotmail.com 01305 775829/07794 631771.

There’s free Park Yoga at Lodmoor Country Park from 9.30am-10.30am.

Open to people of all ages. No need to book – just turn up! Bring mat, towel or blanket, bottle of water and a friend! If you would like to support the Park Yoga charity go to parkyoga.co/donate or text PARKYOGA to 70560.

Sherborne and District Gardeners Association meet at the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. A short AGM will be followed by a talk on 'Alpines in Troughs' to

Chard History Group will be hearing about Jurassic coast fossils by Nigel Clark at the Phoenix Chard at 7.30pm. Visitors £3.50, Members £2.50, Membership £5 per year. For further details contact Chris on 07914 079067.

MS Society Dorset is holding a social evening in Bridport. If you have MS, care for someone with MS or would like to volunteer go along on the second Monday of each

Step out for cancer trust this June

Wessex Cancer Trust is asking people to take steps to support them this June by joining in its virtual Walk for Hope. For its sixth annual walking event, the charity is inviting participants to choose their own route, date and distance and asking friends and family to sponsor their steps and raise money to support local people affected by cancer.

FOR SALE

Bosch electric lawnmower in good condition. Bridport. £30. 01308 458999.

High quality Peter Guild three-piece suite (pictured) with feather-filled cushions and a set of spare

When you sign up, you’ll get some recommended routes if you need inspiration, fundraising tips and walking guides. You’ll also get a medal. Tickets are £15 for an adult and £10 for under-16s. The fundraising target is £100. For more information and to sign up: wessexcancer.org.uk/event/walk-forhope-2023

WANTED covers. Large sofa and two chairs. Ever so comfortable!

Affpuddle. £200. 01305 848262

STAMPS & COINS WANTED by collector/investor. We are keen to purchase small or large collections at this time. Tel Rod 07802 261339 or 01308 863790

DAVE BUYS ALL TYPES OF TOOLS

Call 01935 428975