THOUSANDS of people enjoyed one of the highlights of Lancashire'e agricultural calendar yesterday.

Trawden Show, one of the biggest events of its kind in the region, featured sheep, cattle, rare breeds, working sheepdogs and horse and dog shows.

There were also poultry, rabbits, cage birds, and rural crafts as well as displays in the main arena.

Organisers said they were particularly delighted with the day’s events as the show had to be cancelled two years ago because of torrential rain.

Manager Barry Hodgson said preparations for the show had paid off.

“We’re hoping more than 4,000 will have got through the gate this year despite the weather being a bit overcast.

“It was sad to see the show cancelled back in 2008, but we have put a lot of effort into this event, and the weather has not been too bad,” he said.

The show was originally launched in 1925 and missed some years before it was reintroduced in its present format in 1988.

Organisers said they were proud it was still going strong while other shows, such as the Royal Lancashire, had struggled or disappeared.

Abbie Gwinnett, three, and her grandmother Hazel Gwinnett enjoyed the afternoon with their two Schnauzer dogs, Gem and Minnie.

Hazel, from Barnoldswick, said: “We’ve been coming to the Trawden Show for years as a family, and we were here in 2008 when everyone was turned away because of the weather.

“It is disappointing when rain disturbs a day like this because so much hard work goes into it and it’s a brilliant event.

“This sort of event is great for families in and around Pendle and I hope it continues.”

Amongst the organisations with a stall at the event was Colne Ferret Rescue.

Bill Kibble, a ferret rescue worker, said: “The Trawden Show is great because we can raise awareness of ferret rescue and work to re-home the animals.

“Visitors also donate to the charities here so it's really good for the whole community.”