WHAT a load of pants!

A display of undergarments near Blandford has been updated for the new season.

The fabulous frillies are pegged to a fence at Gorcombe Extreme Sports, in Thornicombe, to raise awareness of ovarian, prostate, cervical and testicular cancer.

Named the Great Dorset Pants Fence, it is overseen by the Blandford Evening WI.

“After barely surviving the wind and rain of this past winter and the loss of so many frillies to the trees – sadly including Beryl’s thong – the Great Dorset Pants Fence was looking a little sad, so the Ladies of Blandford Evening WI gathered at Gorcombe Extreme Sports this week, armed with new pegs and fresh contributions to give the Pants Fence a makeover for the summer season,” a spokesperson said.

“Along with a new banner and even more panties, it is now possible to contribute as you hang your pants with pride by using the QR code supplied by Dorset Cancer Care Foundation.

“The fence is now waiting for you to produce your fabulous frillies and your brightest boxers for hanging side by side to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian and cervical cancer, of prostate and testicular cancer and to make the statement, cancer will be beaten and to remember those for whom a cure was not found in time.”

After their rehanging efforts, the group retired to the Good Life cafe for well-earned tea and homemade cake.

Blandford Evening WI thanked Gorcombe Extreme Sports, Cheap Printing Dorset, Bailie House Warehouse and newcomer Indulge Catering for their continued support of the pants fence.