Among the usual attractions, this year the Loddiswell Show was full of Star Wars costumes, axe races and remote-controlled tanks.

The show’s president, Lady Peek, who was accompanied by members of the UK Garrison Star Wars costuming group, who proved extremely popular with the children, opened the show.

The South West Axe Team put on two axe-racing performances for the show on Saturday, August 1, which drew people from all over the area to watch the displays of skill and strength.

Show secretary Sue Sweeney said: ‘I’m very pleased to say that this show was the best we’ve had in years. We were well-supported by trade and charity stands, Glyn flew his model aircraft and visitors also had the opportunity to operate a remote-controlled tank during the afternoon.’

Dave Gritton’s bouncy castle was really busy all afternoon, while the always popular

dog show, sponsored by the

Dog Lodge and judged very ­professionally by South Moor Vets, was very well-attended.

The exhibition tent was also packed with a vast array of crafts, photography, horticulture and home crafts, together with a brilliant knitting display of insects and butterflies by the Knit and Knatter group.

Sue continued: ‘The tug of war was tremendous fun, with around 40 children versus the adults – including the axe team – taking part. This was followed by the Loddiswell Mile, which was very well-supported, ­especially by the children.

‘Wayne, our man on the mike, did his usual brilliant job of organising and introducing

each event. Owners of the ever-­popular classic bikes and ­vintage tractors displayed and demonstrated their vehicles.

‘The rather cloudy and cold day developed into glorious ­sunshine and all of the catering facilities worked at full stretch to try to keep up with the demand.’

The day ended with the ­presentation of the trophies and prizes. Lady Peek was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Tanya Kenny and, as a lasting memory of her day, the framed photograph shown above of her with the UK Garrison biker scouts, taken by Brett Hornby, which he printed and framed especially for the event.