Uncertain weather did not deter people from turning out to admire arts, crafts and produce at St Nicholas Park on Sunday and bank holiday Monday.

It was the show's 65th year, and more volunteers than ever helped put up the marquee, containing tables that were soon arrayed with flowers, trays of vegetables, cakes, paintings and photographs.

Attendance was slightly lower than last year at around 1,800 people but the society's secretary Aina Jones was philosophical.

She said: "With mother nature not being as warm as she normally is it couldn't be helped. There was a fantastic atmosphere. It was nice to meet an awful lot of new people. We make new friends every year which makes it even more fun."

Warwick mayor Coun Anne Mellor handed out trophies on Sunday.

Among the winners were Helen Tomlinson, who won the 'best in show' prize for her tray of six vegetables, while the society's vice-president John Bache was runner up with six outsized onions.

Stephanie Burdett won the floral art section, and Christine Baker won overall in the household section, taking prizes in four sections. Her only competition came from Kate Saunders, who won the Alderman AE Brown Salver for the best fruitcake. Barbara Hingley won the Wine Plate for her homemade plum wine.

The best in show for the children's section and the WP Burton cup were taken home by Edison Smith, for the miniature garden he created in a seed tray.

Mrs Jones thanked all those who helped and the society's chairman Joy Coop paid tribute to the efforts of everyone who entered.

Mrs Coop said: "There were some wonderful pieces put in. The best thing was seeing all the people enjoying themselves looking at the exhibits and the different plants and flowers."