The weather "curse" on Grade Ruan Vintage Rally appears to have finally lifted after the event enjoyed sunshine for the second year running.

It is no doubt a relief for organisers, this year in particular, as the committee marked the rally's 30th anniversary.

The day began at Treveddan Farm with a Sunday service in the marquee.

A full programme of events then followed in the main ring, including heavy horses, carriage driving, small steam engines and vehicles from over the decades, including motorbikes, pre and post war cars, tractors and sports cars.

There was also a dog show and large raffle, while Dave's Sounds provided a musical backing track to the day.

The rally was started by event president Noel Cliff, now aged 95, who set it up with friends in 1986 with the help of the Cornwall Vintage Vehicle Society.

That first rally was held in the evening, in the recreation ground, with 20 cars and two tractors. Catering – such as it was – comprised of tea and cake provided by the ladies of the village.

The following year the rally was held in the afternoon and attracted 30 cars, five tractors and several stationary engines; so began the start of an event that continued to grow every year.

After four more years the rally ran all day, with the first steam engine appearing in 1990, and by the time a further few years had passed the event was so big it merited moving to a larger field on the perimeter of the village.

The event came close to collapse in recent times, due to a string of bad weather on consecutive shows, but other fundraising meant it has survived, with the help of a supportive community in the village.

In its heyday the rally has been known to attract more than 120 cars and 30 tractors of all ages, as well as vintage motorbikes and commercial vehicles, and organisers hope it will one day reach those numbers again.