PEOPLE are invited to roll up, roll up and enjoy the fun of the circus to raise funds for a school.

Happy’s Circus will be performing a family show at Piddle Valley CE First School on Thursday, May 3.

Gates open at 5pm with the performance lasting from 6pm to 8pm.

During the interval there will be refreshments on sale, a raffle and face painting.

Children are invited to come dressed as a circus character and join a procession, with a prize for the most imaginative costume.

Tickets are on sale now from The New Curiosity Shop in Dorchester or from the Piddle Valley First School office during school hours.

Tickets booked in advance cost £7.50 per head with family tickets for up to four people at £28.

For more information see piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk/pages/pta.html All net profits from the evening will be donated to the Piddle Valley First School Outdoor Classroom and Garden project.