The Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society has announced its programme for the Summer Flower and Produce Fair. 

The event is taking place on Saturday July 8 at Uplyme Village Hall and playing field from 1pm until 5pm.

Copies of the schedule are available from Uplyme Stores, Raymonds Hill Post Office and Ginger Beer in Lyme Regis, or can be downloaded from the Society website www.ulrhs.wordpress.com.

This year the show celebrates the viola and several of the competition classes are dedicated to violas. Children are able to enter any class, as well as dedicated junior classes.

Competition categories are: Flowers and Foliage, Fruit and Vegetables, Wine, Home Produce, Photography and Crafts. Entry forms must be submitted by 8pm on Wednesday 5th July; all entries are free.

Rural craft demonstrations will take place on the field and in the village hall, including willow weaving, woodturning, an observation bee hive, spinning, patchwork and quilting.

On the field there are three zones of stalls: Plants and Bees, featuring nurseries, growers and beekeepers; Artisan Avenue, with a wealth of artisan products for the garden and home; Fun and Games, with science and magic shows, a fun dog show, bouncy castle and games of skill and chance.

Cream teas and light refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon in the village hall, with ice creams and Pimm’s and prosecco also available.