By Marilyn Barber | newseditor@dorsetview.co.uk

The people of Wimborne and the surrounding area will be delighted to hear that the Save the Children Christmas parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday 11 December.

The event which was much missed last year because of the pandemic is already taking shape and will once again start from Cobham’s in Brook Road at around 2-2.15pm.

Alison Preston, who organisers a team of helpers said: “It probably won’t be quite as big as previous years, but we are encouraged by the response so far.”

Already five steam vehicles are taking part, in addition to a number of floats and walking groups.

“A fun fair, a ukulele band and dance groups have already been organised for entertainment in the square,” said Alison, who has organised the event for around 15 years and has supported the Save the Children charity for 20 years.

The Wimborne Save the Children parade was started by Margery Ryan when she was town mayor in 1989.

Alison is keen for more floats and walking groups to join the parade. She can be contacted on 01202 889303.