THE showfield at Latchley was the venue on Saturday for the annual Latchley, Chilsworthy and Cox Park Show, which celebrates everything good and true about village life.

Crowds of people attended and with more than 1,100 entries staged in the marquee and a full complement of trade stands, there was plenty on show for visitors and exhibitors alike.

Celebrity restaurateur Peter Gorton, of Gorton's Restaurant, did a sterling job of awarding the many silver trophies to the winners of the marquee classes and the 'best exhibit in show' went to Maggi Murray, of Chilsworthy, for a floral art exhibit.

'Best dog in show' was a Boxer owned by Katy Dawe, of Harrowbarrow, and 'best puppy in show' was a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier owned by Gill Ford of Pensilva.

The 'Arrow Barrows' display team amused the audience with their 'military madness', precision wheelbarrow flying and unpredictable mayhem. Vintage cars, tractors and stationery engines were on display and many were happy to parade their wonderful old machines around the show ring.

The prize for best turned-out vintage car and driver was Henry Flashman in his 3½ litre, Bentley Sports.

St Ives potter, John F Buchanan was on hand to give pottery demonstrations and advice, Cotehele Quay Gig Club brought along one of its gigs for the public to admire, and there were ongoing traditional field events with a dog show, pony show, Punch and Judy, rare breed animals and a huge bouncy slide.

Childrens' races were organised by Dimson Nursery from Gunnislake and Callington Town Band played beautifully to entertain everyone.

Special thanks were expressed to Callington Lions, Tamar Valley WI, town crier Hilary Fairhurst and the local policing, fire and rescue service.

The organising committee also expressed thanks to all who volunteered in any way by giving freely of their time, energy and resources in order to make the show a success.

Trophy winners: LCCP trophy for best exhibit in show, Maggi Murray; Admiral's cup for most points overall, Steve Hobbs; LCCP Challenge cup for most points in vegetables, Jerome Irons; Ivan Standing Challenge cup for most points in flowers, Feina Merrritt; Trecanna Cup for best horticultural exhibit, Jerome Irons; Mr and Mrs Rowse challenge cup most points in floral art, Maggi Murray; Mrs Guest challenge cup for most points in cookery, Chris Farrow; Sheila Breen memorial cup for most points in needlework, Mrs P B Rowse; Bert Hearn challenge cup for most points in handicraft, Doreen Ashton, John Cragg, Judy Basssett; LCCP trophy for best exhibit of sweet peas, Gordon Phypers; Lower Town Farm Challege trophy for preserves, Charles Dore; Thimble Hall cup for most points in wine, Mr Collwyn; LCCP Challenge cup for most points in photography, Jan Wilkens, Paul Green; LCCP challenge cup for most points in pot plants, Steve Hobbs; Solomons trophy for most points in fruit section, Steve Hobbs; LCCP cup for best exhibit of hand knitting, Maggy Gooch; Miss Quinton challenge cup for most points in art, Doreen Ashton, Frances Bennett; LCCP cup for show member with most points overall, Jerome Irons; Margaret Nattle shield for most points gained by a WI member. Mrs S Kendal; Sunnybanks Nursery cup for winner of class 143, Timothy Pengelly; Dimson Day Nursery cup for winner of class 150 (Art 5-7), Madison (Delaware School); Dimson Day Kids' Club cup for winner of class 151 (Art 8-11 yrs, Josh Pellow; WI plate for WI gaining most points in WI exhibit, Callington; LCCP cup for most points in junior section (11 yrs and under), Imogen Earp; LCCP cup for most points in senior section (12-16 yrs), Charlotte Tucker; Bill Cribb cup for most points in junior photography, Imogen Earp; Weald-Fenwick challenge shield for best photograph in show Mark Rogers; Ron Green memorial cup for most points in pony show, Sydney Bond on Miss Moo; Ruth Keegan memorial cup for most promising young rider, Scarlett Gould on Chocolate Brownie; Lucy Andrew trophy for best lead rein, Lydia Dodd on Tuffy; Hansford Bell trophy for best turned-out vintage vehicle and driver, Henry Flashman, Bentley Sports; Doreen Tinkler memorial cup for the item obtaining most points within WI exhibit, Callington WI.