SUMO-wrestling and music by the Durnovaria Silver Band were just some of the attractions at Cattistock Fete.

The fete on Saturday was the culmination of a host of events organised in the award-winning village to raise cash for local good causes.

As well as the sumo-wrestling, which saw fete goers donning large rubber suits for a tussle on the village playing field, the fete included a variety of stalls selling everything from cakes to chocolate kebabs.

All the money raised will go towards the village cricket club, football club, playing fields and Savill Hall.

n A great family fun day, spaced out between noon and 10pm to suit all age groups, was organised by Grove Infant School, Portland.

The event was opened by YOI Head of Residence Mr Andy Tanner who said: "Grove Infant School is a very important part of the Grove community and is deserving of our support."

The grounds of St Peter's Church in Grove Road provided an ideal venue for the event which included charity and gift stalls and fun activities for the youngsters.

Entertainment was provided by Tanya Lonergan's Dancers, Captain Stupid and a display of country dancing.

Live music from a selection of local bands and soloists was a big attraction and African drums with Kofi Leo - and Grove head teacher Jane Hurdiss - was highly popular.

This included a limbo dancing competition which was won by Amber Norton and Zak Cockings.

Providing a quiet haven away from all the fun, an art exhibition, which will be open each day until July 19, attracted lots of visitors into St Peter's Church.

The family fun areas closed at 6pm and then the bands came into their own with their music in a variety of styles continuing until 10pm. The proceeds, which are for Grove Infant School, will be announced later.

n IT was full house and garden for the family fun weekend held at the New Inn, Easton Street, Portland.

Competitions, games and all sorts of fun kept the youngsters amused and young people from Easton Drop Inn Centre used their initiative and ran their own stall which raised £250 for their centre funds.

Six bands provided the highlights over the weekend and some of them waived their fees while others performed at a greatly reduced rate.

Licensee Spencer Cullum said: "We are hoping to have raised almost £600 from the door money and this will be shared between CLIC and the Drop-In Centre.

"We have had a great weekend, thanks to all who supported our charity effort and we hope to make this an annual event."