Festival News

Congratulations to Stephen Armstrong for winning the window competition. Our thanks to Karen at Cranbornes for superbly running the competition and for the support of all the High Street retailers for generously donating the Hamper goodies.Please see attached correct answers for the window competition...well done to everybody who took part, we had 14 correct entities.. a big thank you to all the shops for taking part and kindly donating to the hamper .. and congratulations to Stephen Armstrong for winning... ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

Shaftesbury Fire Fighter Ash Mitchel realises he may be at a slight disadvantage for the Mens Gold Hill Cheese Race Final.

Not only did he contend with a 25kg 'cheese' but also 35kg of full breathing apparatus.

Top marks that man! ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

He’s back, our current Champion Jasper MacDermot signing in to defend his title on the hill.

Think you can beat him? ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

Well done Flossie. 👍Flossie is all ready for your lovely faces tomorrow...
If you don’t know, Flossie is my daughter and a face painter at farmer palmers ..
she will be outside Cranbornes from 10am.. prices £2 for small art work £3 for large ..
Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow..
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9 months ago

HELP!

We are urgently looking for someone who could be able to film some footage of the cheese racing on Sunday. It would need to be broadcast quality, so no pressure there!

Send us a message if you're up to the challenge. Thank you. ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

We are loving the bunting in the town for the Food Festival on Sunday.

Huge thanks to the fantastic support of the Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce who have provided the town with these fantastic new decorations, and Shaftesbury own Decor By Georgie who made it, it will be flying high above the High Street all the way through to the Shaftesbury Fringe in July.Thank you- to Ray, Rob, James and Ella (and Bronwen-not pictured) who gave up their Friday night so our town will look vibrant, colourful and welcoming this spring and summer. The bunting brightens up #Shaftesbury for us residents and for our visitors. #Shaftesbury Shaftesbury Fringe Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

We can always rely on our friends at Shaftesbury Wines to bring the drinks, and this year it's Fordington's brand new English Rose Gin.

Don't mind if we do. 🤪Hurray, it's Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival on Sunday!

We're so excited to have Fordington Gin joining us to launch their brand new English Rose gin, which we'll have available for sale on the day as well as their original and 'Gurt Lush' blends. ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

Come give a warm Shaftesbury welcome to Rick Stein, Sandbanks Head Chef, Pete Murt who is cooking live on stage at 12noon this Sunday.If you're heading along to Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival on Sunday, keep an eye out for our Head Chef, Pete Murt who is cooking live on stage at 12noon. Find out more about the festival here: bit.ly/2VQHjUg ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

Remember, it's never to late to take part in the Gold Hill Cheese Racing. Just pop into the Town Hall this Sunday morning to sign in and collect your race numbers, heats commence at 1pm with the finals at 3pm.

Spectators - Please come cheer on these brave souls.
Competitiors - Please, NO open toed footwear. ... See MoreSee Less

9 months ago

With less than a week until Sunday’s Food Festival why not get warmed up with a jaunt around the High Street and take part in our window competition.Looking for something to do today ....have walk around Shaftesbury.. we are open today to collect entry forms...

#indyshopping
#shoplocal
#shopsmall
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9 months ago

Bunting's up. Bring it on.Thank you- to Ray, Rob, James and Ella (and Bronwen-not pictured) who gave up their Friday night so our town will look vibrant, colourful and welcoming this spring and summer. The bunting brightens up #Shaftesbury for us residents and for our visitors. #Shaftesbury Shaftesbury Fringe Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival ... See MoreSee Less

10 months ago

Entry forms are now available at Cranbornes...
Good luck 🤞🏻 ... See MoreSee Less

10 months ago