Brighten up the town's streets this winter and take part in the Dorchester Window Wanderland.

This winter has been especially hard for everyone and the Winter Wanderland is a great way to make your daily lockdown walk more exciting.

It's a fun community project that Dorchester will host next month.

Dorchester Window Wanderland will take place between Friday, February 19 and Sunday, February 21 from 6pm to 9pm. It has been organised by local volunteers, Kathy O'Borne and Charlotte Dingle, with support from Dorchester Town Council and Crickmay Stark Architects.

They are encouraging local residents to create window displays on the theme of 'A Brighter Future' to amuse, entertain and inspire each other for one weekend. Together these windows will form a wonderful winter walking trial, which everyone can enjoy safely.

Volunteer organiser Kathy O'Borne said: "The great thing about Window Wanderland is that everyone can take part. You can interpret our theme, 'A Brighter Future', however you want - as long as it's family friendly.

"You could use tissue paper, fairly lights, household objects or anything else that's handy - this is for everyone, not just the arty types. You can even use the event to brighten up your shop windows.

"The more people taking part, the better, so spread the word and get your whole street involved.

"We are really excited to see what Dorchester comes up with."

It's easy to get involved and register your home or business as part of the Dorchester Window Wanderland trial. If you want to make a display, visit the event here.

Window Wanderland was created in 2015 in Bristol by Lucy Reeves, a mum, artist and "nosy parker".

She said: "Everyone has a playful side to them; they just need an opportunity to show it.

"I wanted to make an event that everyone can participate in and do something different. This brightens up the long winter nights and gives everyone a great excuse to get outdoors.

"It's a proper community event and some roads had almost every house participating."

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