SCOTTSDALE is gearing up for next month's Rotary Dorset Arts Festival from June 6 to 8.
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Rotary secretary Jan Hughes said that with more than 40 years of exhibitions to celebrate, an invitation went out to all to join in the many activities on offer.
"It is a long-standing tradition that art and crafts are celebrated over the June long weekend in Scottsdale and surrounding towns and this year, several new activities will add to the weekend," Ms Hughes said.
"Arts on Track will hold a lantern-making workshop and lead a lantern walk over the weekend while the St Paul's Church Committee, at Springfield, has collated an exhibition of photos of soldiers from the region who served in World War I and World War II.
"A special fundraising event focusing on the art of food will be hosted by Di Turner, of Anabel's in Scottsdale.
"The 'Taste of the North-East' dinner is a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Scottsdale and Rural Alive and Well — all funds raised will go towards north-east suicide intervention and prevention services.
"If you have a story to tell then the open mic, to be held at Derby on Sunday, June 7, from 1-4pm, is the place for you.
"The session is called 'Tall Tales: Mostly Untrue' and gives anyone the opportunity to do just that."
Ms Hughes said that there would be a time limit of 10 minutes per storyteller and performers would need to enter their names on the sign-up list just before the event.
The Bridestowe Lavender Estate-sponsored photographic competition will include a photographic tribute to the Anzac commemorations as well as flora, fauna and Bridestowe, which focuses particularly on the estate.
Entry forms are available from Ms Hughes by email at jan@beula heritage.com or on 63523723.
There is also a makers and producers market planned, church-organised displays, retro furniture and old farm machinery to see.
The Dorset Community Men's Shed will host a Rural Alive and Well barbecue.