CROWDS of people braved the gloomy weather to take part in one of the agricultural highlights of the year.

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Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show was a true celebration of Cumbrian rural life, with hundreds of people turning out to compete or simply enjoy.

The show, in its 129th year, is an occasion for people of all ages and farming families from around the area all got involved to show the best of what Cumbria’s agricultural industry has to offer.

One such person was six-year-old William Winder, who competed in the calf handling competition.

He said: “I really enjoyed it. This is my second time doing it and I like showing the calf to other people. I like animals – my favourite animal is a bull because they’re big and strong.”

Jayne Rawlinson, from Quarry Bank Farm, in Marton, believes it’s an important day for everyone involved.

She said: “It’s a really nice family day out. It’s always nice to bring out stock and put them in front of other stock and see how well they look.”

Her family celebrated its success as it picked up reserve champion for its young bull and overall champion for its Limousin cow.

Mrs Rawlinson continued: “It’s always nice to win but once you’re here and you’ve shown you’ve already won.

“Anything else is just a bonus.”

In addition to the cattle classes, the show also exhibited sheep, dog, poultry and horse classes.

The main rings at the West Park show field, in Broughton, were surrounded by a number of stalls selling traditional Cumbrian products as well as providing fun and games such as a bucking bronco and bouncy castle.

Also on hand was the Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team, who came out to support the event.

Andy Woods, chairman of the organisation, said: “It’s important for us to show that we’re giving support back to the community because they fund us as a voluntary organisation.

“We’re based locally at Foxfield and we have a lot of team members from Broughton and Millom.”

The event brought together residents and visitors alike to sample part of Cumbria’s rich heritage.

Rachel Jopson, secretary of the show, believes the event is an important reminder of the county’s legacy.

She said: “I think it’s good to show off our local agriculture.

“There’s a lot of trade stands and local people have brought their agricultural stock to show.

“It’s just a good community event for the farming industry.

“It’s also good that the children are getting involved with the classes because they are the next generation of farming.

“It’s a big part of the community and we’re a big farming area.”