FISH lovers rejoice, the time is almost upon us. Dorset’s famous Seafood Festival takes place this weekend.

The festival is on 10.30am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 5.30pm Sunday on Weymouth harbourside.

The programme includes a Fish Auction is aid of the Fishermen’s Mission, a ‘Ready, Steady Fillet’ show and a host of talks by top chefs.

And there will be dozens of stalls offering a variety of tasty dishes including sushi, Mexican, paella, scallops, fried squid and good old fish and chips.