THE SUNNY bank holiday weather saw around 11,000 people attend what has become one of the area's most popular summer events.

The Blindley Heath Country Show was this weekend held for the fourth year at Osney Lodge Farm, South Godstone.

The traditional show attracted an estimated 11,000 people compared with last year's figure of 7,500.

"It was so much better than last year when it was very wet on the ground," said organiser James Barnett.

Working and gun dogs took part for the first time at the show which was held over two days on Sunday and Monday. There was also a chance to receive expert tuition in clay pigeon shooting and to have a ride in a helicopter at £25 a time.

Huxley's birds of prey demonstration proved popular and car buffs were able to enjoy the line up of classic vehicles.

On Monday, the Old Surrey and Burstow and West Kent Hunt arrived in the main ring while in a side arena there was a pig agility demonstration and ferret racing.

Maypole dancers also provided entertainment.

"We tend to turn down most trade stands," James said. "We are very keen it remains a traditional country show – we don't want people being pestered to buy things."

This year's designated charity is Oathall Community College, located between Lindfield and Haywards Heath.

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