SUN, sheep and a host of farming-related attractions entertained the crowds that flocked to a sun-drenched Reeth Show.

The event, now in its 105th year, was blessed with glorious bank holiday sunshine which ensured that a bumper crowd turned out to enjoy a range of animal classes, displays and demonstrations.

Show Chairman David Guy said that exact visitor numbers were not yet known but he suggested that it may have been a record in terms of the amount of people attending.

He said: "It has all gone wonderfully well.

"We have had a successful day, we seem to have had a good turn-out of people and everything seems to have gone well.

Mr Guy, who is in his first year as show chairman, said that the fell race had proved popular with spectators and he praised the quality of the entrants across the show.

"I enjoy the whole show and it is lovely to see the sun get out," he said.

"It's thanks to all the people that put in a lot of work that makes it so successful."

The main ring drew the crowds with a display from the Little Nippers terrier racing team and the driving classes made for an impressive sight.

There were also sheepdog trials, a vintage machinery display. cookery demonstrations and a host of stalls and food stands.

In the judging rings, sheep and cattle were put through their paces and one young sheep handler, eight-year-old Katie Ellen Lindley, whose family farms in Stockton, was delighted to win Reserve Champion with her blue texel.

She also placed two firsts and a second.

She said: "I'm really happy, it's been a good day.

"Sometimes the sheep can be a bit hard (to handle) but usually they are easy like today."

Over in the produce tent, visitors were wowed by an array of homegrown veg, home-made cakes and preserves and some beautiful flower arrangements.