A "BUMPER year" was how chairman Rebecca Kershaw described Bury Agricultural Show.

Now in its 76th year, Sunday's event at Burrs Country Park had plenty of humans flocking to it, as well as animals, and by early afternoon it had already clocked up 2,500 visitors.

"I think a big part of the appeal is that in brings the country into the town, and we're the only agricultural show in the whole of Greater Manchester" said former farmer Rebecca.

Alongside all the livestock on display - which ranged from cows and horses to sheep, dogs and goats - there was also motorcycle stunt drivers and displays of military vehicles.

Most youngsters would shy away from a 7ft wookie but five-month-old Gracie Field was unperturbed to be cradled by Chewbacca.

"It's a fantastic day out for all the family," said her dad, James.

Good sport James Davies was happy to get a soaking on the ducking game. In fact the 21-year-old farmer spent most of the day plunging into the pool

Despite bailing hay until midnight the day before, 17-year-old Harry Lyons was glad he got up early and made the journey from his home in Congleton.

His prize-winning Suffolk sheep earned him an impressive ten rosettes and the orange-fleeced herd certainly caught the attention of the crowds.

Also coming from further afield - Preston to be precise - was 13-year-old Ellie Burke.

The farmer's daughter was there to help her uncle with his sheep.

At that most charmingly rural of Bury's pub, The Garsdale, business was brisk.

Owner Simon Doghty said: "I think the show's a great event for the town."

It ran from 11 am to 4pm and organisers were relieved the weather was a lot more comfortable than Saturday's sweltering 29 degrees C. All profits from the day will benefit local charities.