St Martin Show dedicated to Brindley Hosken and Johnny Alston

Local farmer Brindley was chairman of the show while Johnny, a veterinary surgeon at Head and Head and Head Veterinary Practice for more than 30 years, hosted the event at his farm.

Both men did so much to carry the show from strength to strength and are sadly missed.

With more than 1,200 class entries to this year’s show - some coming from as far afield as Devon - there was an amazing array of fruit, vegetables and flowers in what has been a challenging season for all growers.

Judging underway (Image: Supplied)

The craft section once again demonstrated the talent of the community in art, cookery and crafts, from all ages.

The Recycled Ukulele Band provided music for the day and kept everyone entertained with renditions of old favourites such as Trelawny, Cornwall My Home and many more.

The winners’ cups were presented by Paul Wright, chairman of St Martin Parish Council, with the exception of two very special trophies.

Paul Wright presents Frankie with her cup for most points in the children's section (Image: Supplied)

The Brindley Hosken Memorial Trophy for most points in the confined vegetable section was presented by his wife, Ruth Hosken, to Zelda Astley.

Zelda Astley receives the Brindley Hosken Memorial Trophy for most points in the confined vegetable section from Ruth Hosken (Image: Supplied)

The Trewince Cup for best exhibit in the children’s photography section was presented by Johnny’s wife, Frances Alston, to Emily Tripconey.

Paul Wright and Frances Alston present Emily Tripconey with the Trewince Cup for best exhibit in the children’s photography section (Image: Supplied)

Other big trophies included the St Martin Horticultural Shield for most points in the show, which was won by Mark Hall-Digweed, and the Parish Hall Cup for the best exhibit in show, which was won by Virginia Richardson.

Virginia Richardson with her drawing awarded best exhibit in general art and best exhibit in the show (Image: Supplied)

Mark Hall-Digweed (right) won the shield for most points in show (Image: Supplied)

The show raises money for nominated charities each year. This year the recipients, West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team and Cornwall Animal Welfare, were chosen by Ruth Hosken and Frances Alston.

Fran Alston with the cup for most points in the vegetable section (Image: Supplied)

A show spokesperson said: “Our thanks go out to the Alston family for once again hosting the event, to all the team who work so hard to make this event such a success and to everyone who supports us with their time, donations, entries and attendance. Thank you to one and all.”