SUMMER sunshine helped lure big crowds to this year's Weeton Show.

Some forecasts had warned of unsettled weather for Sunday, July 30 but in the end the day turned out to be mostly bright and sunny.

That spelt good news for all the visitors who ventured along to enjoy a variety of attractions that ranged from showjumping and the Weeton Dog Race to sheep and produce displays and Punch and Judy shows.

Other popular events included Jema and her Performing Mini Shetlands, the Rougemont Chase run, dancing by the Great Yorkshire Morris Men and live music from Guiseley Silver Band.

Vice Chairman of Weeton Show Committee, Paula Ware, said: "The show was able to go ahead under mostly sunny skies and, thanks to a couple of hefty tractors, even the biggest horse boxes made it onto the field which was spongy in parts.

"Queues formed at the gate and by midday the showground was buzzing with visitors.

"A full turnout of competitors in horse classes, sheep classes, produce and horticulture somewhat made up for our lack of hen or honey entries!

"Last year’s Rougemont Chase champion, Jack Wood, successfully defended his title and this race goes from strength to strength - an unusual event for an agricultural/horticultural show, but the race is one of our unique features of the show and very popular. "

Elsewhere the traditional events that have formed the backbone of the show since it began in 1945, including the livestock, horse and produce displays, also proved a hit.

Paula added: "Our Sheep classes continue to increase and judges had a difficult time in sorting out their winners, whilst the Young Handler class attracted a strong entry.

"The Produce tent was a riot of colour and full of wonderful cakes, preserves, vegetables, flowers and fruit – a bumper entry this year.

"The Horse classes are always a big feature and this year was no exception, with good entries in working hunter, showjumping, carriage driving and showing.

"And a parade by the Yorkshire Farmers Bloodhounds was a new event for 2017.

"This year’s chosen charity, Horticap, also brought the 'Magic Roundabout' stand they had taken to the Great Yorkshire Show and sold some wonderful plants to raise money.

"All in all, a good time was had by all!"

Weeton and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society, better known as Weeton Show, was established just after the end of World War Two.

It has been held every year since except in 2001, when the Foot and Mouth disease outbreak forced its cancellation.