Villagers are set to go back in time to showcase their community as a popular event returns.

The Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fair is taking place once again this summer, and organisers are looking forward once again to a fun, family event.

The biennial fair will take place on Sunday, June 24 and villagers, visitors and tourists are all welcome to attend.

In recent years the fair has raised an astounding £100,000, which organisers have donated to dozens of local and national charities. The committee is hoping for another well-attended event, expecting around five to six thousand visitors.

Dave Langridge has taken the helm for the first time, and is this year’s event chairman.

Mr Langridge has been involved in helping to organise the event since moving to the village six years ago.

“We pretty much take over the village for the day,” he said. “It’s all run by volunteers and we are extremely grateful for all their help.”

There will be two stages of entertainment – one with live bands in the car park of the Springhead pub, and one with a variety of different acts, such as local choirs and dancers, at the Wessex Waterworks area.

Visitors can also enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts, such as pottery and thatching, and with a dedicated children’s entertainment area, there will be something for the whole family.

Villagers will be manning stalls in traditional Victorian dress, offering books, antiques, clothes and sweets.

Mr Langridge says the event usually raises around £15,000 to £20,000, with money donated in the past to organisations such as Chesil Sailability, Citizens Advice, Dorset Wildlife Trust, the Front skatepark, Help for Heroes, the Lantern, Readeasy, food banks, Scout groups, the Mission Hall, Preston Village Hall and Weldmar, as well as Wateraid, the charity supported by Wessex Water, to thank them for their support.

Anyone who would like to apply for a share of funds raised at this year’s fair is asked to contact organisers through the Sutton Poyntz Victorian Street Fair Facebook page.

Mr Langridge added: “This really is a chance to showcase our beautiful village. We have a lot of regulars who always come, villagers, but also those who live in the wider area, and we always encourage holidaymakers to come along too.

“It’s a great day out for everyone.”

The event runs from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, June 24. Entry costs £3 for adults and is free for children.