TRADITIONAL panto returns to Dilton Marsh next week, with the Dilton Players making final preparations for their performance of Hansel and Gretel at the Memorial Hall on January 28 and 29.

Producer Brian Nowell said: "The cast are all Dilton Marsh residents and the panto is for the village. The proceeds normally go to a local charity, but we've not decided what we'll do this year, it could be something for the tsunami."

Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children/concessions. They can be bought from the village post office or from Mr Nowell on (01373) 827597.