Show organisers were delighted with the turnout at the annual village show, which raises much-needed funds for local charities and organisations. Show committee member Catherine Smith said: "We had a really busy day. There were probably about 2,000 plus people there.

It was definitely busier than last year. "The weather was beautiful and the sun came out as it does for us every Bank Holiday. Everyone was buzzing.

"Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support the show today. We hope you all had the best time. A record crowd of more than 2,000 people visited this year's Southwick Show on Bank Holiday Monday.

(Image: Trevor Porter) "I'd also like to give a huge shout out to our volunteers, and those that helped with the nitty gritty like bins and the PA system etc. "Without people willing to give up their time to help the day before and on the day, we would really..

. John Baker.