Mullion Horticultural Society's 74th show was dedicated to two long time supporters who died this year, Christine Stanton, and Ben Newton.

Mr Newton had been president for many years and his daughter Diane returned to Mullion to present the two cups he had donated in the past.

This year the show highlighted themes of events remembered in 2015 and there were Wellington boot flower arrangements in the children's section for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo; floral art to celebrate 100 years of the WI, and some delightful trays to illustrate the Mad Hatter's Tea Party from Alice in Wonderland published 150 years ago.

A fine display of leeks headed the fruit and vegetable sections; in the handicrafts there was a tractor and trailer made entirely from matchsticks, and many beautiful photographs and art work was entered. Best in Show was awarded to David Endean for his sweet peas.

The judge in the children's section was impressed with the number and quality of their entries, and the exhibition of school work.

Chairman of the parish council, John Lang who presented the cups and trophies, congratulated the show manager, Ian Harvey, and his helpers on a very successful show, and president Dr Geoff Wood thanked everyone for all their hard work.

The show marquee was transformed for the following evening's Cornish Concert with the St Keverne Band and Twin Harmony. Hosted by Mullion's Cornish Bard, Dick Ormond, the band opened with a rousing march and the overture from The Light Cavalry, known as The Galloping Major.

A new composition by musical director Gareth Churcher called Mullion changed the mood, and there were items from the trombone section, and a solo by Claire Churcher, from Jesus Christ Superstar.

Twin Harmony with their parents on guitar and keyboard, sang several Cornish songs, including Hail to the Homeland, and unaccompanied and without amplification Calm is the Sea which were very moving.

Pasties and saffron buns were served in the interval and the Cornish raffle was drawn. The performers were thanked for a wonderful evening's entertainment and the appreciative audience stood to conclude with Trelawny.