Thousands turned out for the South of England Autumn Show despite bad weather and continuing concerns about foot-and-mouth disease.

The show, which took place over the weekend at Ardingly, near Haywards Heath, was a quarter of the size of the summer show, which was cancelled as a precaution against foot-and-mouth.

Livestock displays were banned because of continuing restrictions on transporting animals but there were plenty of other attractions, including rabbit and bird shows.

Special guest Clarissa Dickson Wright, one former half of the Two Fat Ladies, attended to help raise awareness of the difficulties facing farmers and promote local produce.

She said: "One of the most important things you can do is to eat properly and, to me, to eat properly means to eat locally."

Other attractions included a funfair, craft stalls, wood carving demonstrations, salmon and trout fishing.