July also featured our semi annual Dorset Tour, ably organised this year by Jerry, and based as is traditional at the Giant’s Head campsite just outside Cerne Abbas. Events started on Saturday 20th Jul with dancing along Dorchester’s South Street, before catching the train into Weymouth for a spot alongside Weymouth’s Clock Tower in glorious sunshine. An added bonus came in the afternoon where Jerry had wangled us an invitation to take part in Nothe Fort’s Victorian Family weekend, where there was a proper performance stage, PA, and a small audience – all we required! The day concluded with evening dancing in a deserted Cerne Abbas, with walks from/to the campsite down/up the hill with its usual array of cowpats – tricky to see in the dark after sampling some of the Royal Oak’s finest. Next morning we were in Shaftesbury, at the monthly Cobbles Market – a beautiful location, though with an occasional shower. But a great weekend, and immaculately organised.
