Organisers of the Mid-Somerset Show are delighted with the response to the Mid-Somerset Virtual Show after receiving 484 entries.

When the Mid-Somerset Show was cancelled in May due to the coronavirus outbreak organisers of the annual one-day agricultural show were keen to do something for the show's loyal entrants and exhibitors so decided to host an online version via social media.

The Mid-Somerset Virtual Show included classes in arts and crafts, livestock and horses, and entrants shared their entries via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #virtualmidsomshow.

First place winners of all classes, which were announced on Sunday August 16, received a prize card and will have two guest badges for next year's show.

Ian Harvey, chairman of the Mid-Somerset Agricultural Society, sponsored a Best in Show trophy, which was presented to Thomas Nash on Friday August 21 for his prize-winning sheep entry.

Show secretary, Christine Barham, said: "We knew our usual exhibitors would be missing show season and we know how popular our arts and craft entries normally are so wanted to offer the opportunity to continue them.

"Over the course of two weeks, we were then inundated with fantastic entries all across social media. We were overwhelmed to receive 484 in total.

"We're so pleased the virtual show was such a success, but we hope it's the one and only we have to do.

"We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Mid-Somerset Show on Sunday August 15 2021."