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It will probably not come as a great surprise, but the organisers of this years Shaftesbury Food and Drink Festival and Gold Hill Cheese Races due to be held on May 3rd have made the decision to postpone the event for the foreseeable future.

This decision has not been made lightly as we are acutely aware that many of our traders who rely on these events for their livelihood are going to have a very hard year.

We will be closely monitoring the ongoing situation, if we can reschedule the Festival for this autumn we will do all we can to make it happen.

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Will traders be getting a full refund?

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Some great, and well deserved, coverage of our magnificent cheese racers in this weeks Blackmore Vale Magazine. ... See MoreSee Less

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Some great, and well deserved, coverage of our magnificent cheese racers in this weeks Blackmore Vale Magazine.Image attachment
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Some great photos from Optimised Images of the fantastic day on Sunday.

Enjoy.What an amazing day it was in Shaftesbury for the Food Festival. See some of the images here, the rest are on www.optimisedimages.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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Some great photos from Optimised Images of the fantastic day on Sunday. Enjoy.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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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

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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.
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Thank you Cranbornes, and all the participating Shaftesbury shops for the fantastic hamper 😊

It was a brilliant hamper! Steve Armstrong Kathryn Armstrong 🎉🍾

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.

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11 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!
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Fantastic day watching all those who took part, well done to everyone, especially to my boy Alex Sullivan

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Like to see the other competitors carrying the extra weight up the hill!

WOW. What a day that was! The sun shone, the town was packed, the food, drink and laughter flowed, records tumbled on the hill, and fun was had by all.

Thank you so much to all the organisers, traders, chefs, marshalls, cheese competitors and of course, the lovely people of Shaftesbury for making it all happen.

We'll update with more detail and pictures, but for now, the kettle is on and the feet are up.

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

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He’s back, our current Champion Jasper MacDermot signing in to defend his title on the hill. Think you can beat him?
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No. No I don't think I can. Also I'm about 200 miles away.

Good luck to everyone taking part 👍

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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Well done Flossie. 👍
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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!

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11 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 youre up to the challenge. Thank you.
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Alex! Game on mate!

Jack Hayter

Luke Curtis

Shawn Keys any good?x

I am a cameraman living in Shaftesbury , and will be there on Sunday , unfortunately I don’t have any camera equipment with me. 😕

Neil Harrison

There will be drones everywhere 🙉...

Alex Bowdery

Kaylee Hawley

Tjden Tj Lane?

Phil Rowe Drone Time !!!

Steve Shearn have you seen this

Alex Bowdery

Ben Aviss

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & GardensIt's the Food Festival on Sunday and we're delighted to be hosting Steps in Time dancers at 10.30am and Shaftesbury Community Choir and Ukelele Band from 12.30-2pm. It's FREE ENTRY all day and we're serving teas and cakes in the gardens so come along and enjoy the day with us ... See MoreSee Less

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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

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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.
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Thank you looking great 💖

You and Craig going Kerry? Might see you there! x

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

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We can always rely on our friends at Shaftesbury Wines to bring the drinks, and this year its Fordingtons brand new English Rose Gin. Dont mind if we do. 🤪
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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

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Come give a warm Shaftesbury welcome to Rick Stein, Sandbanks Head Chef, Pete Murt who is cooking live on stage at 12noon this Sunday.
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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.
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Remember, its 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.
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Not many sleeps to go till the 2019 Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival. We hope you are all getting excited, we certainly are.
Quick recap of what to expect on Sunday.

10am to 4pm Live Cooking Demonstrations in the High Street
1pm Gold Hill Cheese Race heats.
2.30pm Byzant Ceremony Procession starts
3pm Gold Hill Cheese Race Finals
Food and drink stalls along the High Street and Park Walk.
Music, singing, dancing and refreshments in the Abbey Gardens

To register and sign in for the Cheese Racing visit the Town Hall on Sunday morning, please remember though, competitors must wear sturdy footwear, trainers are ideal. NO open toe shoes will be allowed! ... See MoreSee Less

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Wendy Weeks

Can you ride up with a cheese in your back pocket? 😉

What date?

Any events happin 21/8 - 27/8 whilst I’m visiting from Australia?

Leesa Zerban

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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11 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.
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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

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Buntings up. Bring it on.
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Well done chaps! Looks great.

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