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NEWS y r a i D e i d o o The F Appetising new places, people and events Bite Christmas 15 No social media? W e’re calling it. While supermarkets start Christmas in October, for Dorset food lovers the festive season kicks-off on Saturday 26th No problem, simply November at the Dorset Food & Drink Christmas drag the words Fair at Athelhampton House. over 50 local merchants at the event, it’s Facebook IconWith and the perfect place to do some early present buying. Twitter IconYou todon’t thehave to be completely unselfish either as the stalls bottom of the listare onladen with treats to sample. It’s the best of Dorset artisan produce under one the left handmarquee side roof of – think preserves, cheeses, bakery the page. items and great home-grown meats and veg, as well as spirits, wines and beer – many of them award-winning. And when you’re not trying the food and sipping the drinks, you also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful house and gardens of this historic Tudor house. The Christmas Fair is open from 10am - 4pm. Entry is £2.50 per person. A free park and ride is available hourly from the County Hall at Dorchester, beginning from 10:00am. Visit www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org or follow @DorsetFoodDrink on Twitter for updates. www.menu-dorset.co.uk