It's been a busy weekend across Dorset.

From the ever-popular Stompin' on the Quomps in Christchurch to chilli loving festival goers who flocked to the annual Great Dorset Chilli Festival, it's been jam-packed.

Stompin' on the Quomps packed a punch yet again, with crowds jostling for space on Christchurch Quay, despite the odd downpour. 

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The British Beach Handball Championships also returned to Canford Cliffs

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Many eagle-eyed beachgoers also spotted these dramatic clouds bringing heavy downpours along the Dorset coastline. Here are 17 brilliant pictures from Saturday

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But the rain didn't put people off at the Poole Town and Country Show, where visitors enjoyed acrobatics and terrier racing among lots of other attractions over the weekend

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And thousands attended the Great Dorset Chilli Festival in Wimborne St Giles over the weekend to enjoy the smells and tastes and sights and sounds of the popular event.

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On Sunday, an array of dogs from wolfhounds to pugs, vizslas to schnauzers, were on show at the Margaret Green Animal Rescue dog show.

Held at its base in Church Knowle, near Corfe Castle, the show featured two arenas, an agility demonstration and plenty of associated attractions.

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