A CHARITY event aiming to 'change the world one smile at a time' is coming to a Dorset village.

An event raising money for children with cleft palates will be held at St Mary's Church, Puddletown between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, September 18.

Children are invited to take part in activities including a icing cakes and biscuits and painting stones, and there will be a bric-a-brac stall, photography exhibition and a raffle.

All the proceeds will be donated to Smile Train, a charity providing corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates.

Pauline Brooks, organiser of the event, said: "Please come and support this event. Smile a lot and have fun at St Mary's Church in Puddletown. Change the world one smile at a time."