The 145th annual Helston Fatstock Society Show proved another success on Monday, despite the wet and windy weather.

Held at Franchis Farm in Wendron, by permission of Bob Cowell, this year's show had attracted increased sponsorship and more entries, including many from new exhibitors, in all sections from fruit and vegetables, floral art and photography to cookery and children’s classes. With this extra interest, the future of the show looks good.

The children who came from Wendron School were enthralled by the exhibits, including the cattle and sheep, and then had their packed lunch on site. During this time the youngsters were given a talk on "farm to fork" by Nicky Walker of Tesco Helston and they all went home with a "goody bag" supplied by the supermarket.

This year’s president of the show, Paul Gluyas, of Stithians, complimented all exhibitors on the quality and variety of their entries and wished the show every success for the future. He also commented on the present downturn in farm commodity prices which is partly due to over-supply and pressure from the consumer for cheap food.

As well as the exhibitors, the show also attracted many visitors who went along to enjoy the atmosphere, view the animals and produce on show and support a raffle and charity auction raising money and awareness for Cornwall Hospice Care and St Julia’s Hospice. Sarah Newton from St Julia’s was present and explained that the government grant to St Julia’s covers only 41 days of the year, so the hospice relies on donations and fundraising to make up the considerable shortfall to support their work within the hospice and in the community.