ORGANISERS of this weekend's Ellingham Show have cancelled the event due to adverse weather forecast.

The event, which had been scheduled to take place at Somerley Park, near Ringwood, is organised by Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society.

However, a statement released by organisers has confirmed: "With high winds forecast for Saturday we have decided to cancel this year's show.

"A great many people have worked towards this years event, we are very grateful for all their contributions and sorry to have to cancel but you can not put a price on safety."