The first Cheese and Chilli Festival to be held at Bournemouth Sports Club near Bournemouth Airport took place at the weekend (21 and 22 June) during a fabulous hot spell. The family event had entertainment for all as well as around 60 market stalls plying their products, many with chilli peppers in the ingredients.
There was no shortage of free tasters at the stalls and though traders said the mornings started slowly, people were in the buying mood and crowds built steadily on both afternoons.