BRIDPORT'S second attempt at replicating the international fundraising ''Soup" phenomenon has been another sell-out event.

Last week's Bridport Soup 2 was attended by 80 people keen to learn more about local projects.

As before four 'pitchers' spoke for four minutes and answered up to four questions from the floor, before heated discussions over hot soup and a final 'vote' with the empty bowls being placed in one of four tubs - one for each of the projects.

The project with the most bowls was given the £350 takings from that night.

Local chef Masaki Dew volunteered to cook up the leek, potato, cabbage and herb soup with ingredients from Washingpool Farm Shop and hunks of Leakers bread on the side, with wine provided by Wessex Wines.

There were passionate pitches from Catherine Harvey who brought to life the Allington Hillbillies' vision for a storytelling and forest school area within Coopers' Wood.

Volunteer early-years art teacher Jo Burlington also gave a persuasive argument for the wonderfully messy artwork at her Oops Wow Toddler Group and how it was great for child development and parents too,.

Sally Vaughan who was looking for support for a creche to enable the forthcoming Flea! Ukulele Opera and Sarah West from Transition Town Bridport wanted funds for the 'Buy Local First' campaign launching at the first 'Green Fortnight' this spring March 24-April 8.

A delighted Jo got the people's vote and enough money to keep Oops Wow in art materials for another year.

She said: "At the beginning of the enterprise I was given a large amount of materials by a kind supporter, but they're running out - now I have funds to buy the good quality materials that children can handle and which inspire their explorations. I'd also love to explore sourcing some simple printmaking equipment."