The Happy Patchers annual exhibition of quilting and patchwork returns to Wimborne Model Town between 9 and 14 September. Set against the backdrop of the Model Town’s gardens and vintage miniature buildings, exhibits this year include ‘Fat Quarter Challenge’, ‘In the Garden’ and ‘Project Linus’ – quilts made for sick children at Southampton hospital. The Model Town and facilities remain open to all. Special advance tickets can be obtained from Wendy611@hotmail.co.uk