THOUSANDS of people passed through the gates for this year's Royal Cornwall Show. The show, which dates from 1793, is one of the country's largest agricultural shows, and plays a huge role for farmers, dealers, suppliers and entertainers in showcasing their stock and services. From 'sea shantying' by Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends, to the spectacular displays delivered by the RAF Falcons and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists, Bolddog Lings motocross team — there was something for everyone to enjoy. This year saw close to record entries in the cattle, sheep and pig sections of the show with the standard exceptionally high. Experienced British Blue cattle judge Graham Brindley from Shropshire, talking to commentator James Morrish from Holsworthy, said that the line-up in one of the breed classes was 'the best he had ever seen'. For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.