Hundreds of visitors flocked to a church in Dorchester for its annual St George’s Day fair.

The event got underway at St George’s Church in Fordington on Saturday.

Due to a yellow weather warning for wind, the church’s events committee made the decision to move the majority of stalls inside.

Despite this, all corners of the community gathered to join in the fun, taking part in traditional games including ‘Guess the number of sweets in the jar’.

Visitors were also treated to a programme of live entertainment with performances from Dorchester Ballet and Dance and the Festus Derrimen, who led a joyful display of Morris dancing.

Maggie Carter, chairman of the St George’s Church events committee, said: “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and money from the event goes towards the general upkeep of this historic church.

“The feedback has been great so far, everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves.

“The only problem has been the windy weather.It was too windy to have the bouncy castle, but there was still plenty of other things for the children to do.”

Purbeck Archery once again offered families the chance to give archery a go, setting up at the side of the church to avoid the wind. Kenn Duffield, one of the archery instructors, said: “The people we have seen seem to be enjoying themselves. The more people we get the more money goes back into the church. But as long as it’s not raining, we will shoot arrows.”

Paul Briggs, one of the churchwardens at St George’s Church, said: “This is probably the oldest St George’s Church in England and the annual fair is part of Fordington’s history. I have been coming for the last 10 years, anyone who lives in Fordington or has family from the village comes along. Long may it continue.”

Hannah Roberts attended the event along with her son Noah.

She said: “It’s been really nice and has brought a lot of people out. There’s always a buzz at the fair with lots going on. It’s a shame about the weather, but it’s still a lovely event.”

Becky Rose, another resident, won a wine bottle after guessing which one was covered by newspaper.

She said: “It’s always good, we come down for it every year and it seems to just get better. The children love it and there’s plenty for them to do.”