LISKEARD'S new event, The Ploughman's Fare, was a resounding success on Saturday, with the market stalls on The Parade thronged with shoppers, while the mini music festival in Westbourne Gardens was packed for the entire afternoon. The event, the idea of Tony Wood and family, was put together by a small committee of residents, who were helped by a number of sponsors and volunteers. Producers of local cheeses and other fine fare from all around the area were rewarded with good trade on a sunny morning. From noon up to 400 people poured into Westbourne Gardens to picnic and listen to six hours of music. Good food and a beer tent were popular additions, and children enjoyed the free bubbles and balloons which added to the festival atmosphere. Ed Hart, of St Neot, performing with The Goonzion Jazz Band, said: 'Liskeard has been waiting for something like this for the last 40 years. It's fantastic – a big thank you to the organisers for putting this together.' People sat on hay bales, courtesy of the Ridout family from Penbugle Farm, Duloe, or relaxed on the grass while listening to 12 bands and acoustic acts to appeal to all musical tastes, ranging from Liskeard's ukulele band The Sparking Luggers, to rocking Liskeard based bands Cousin Buzz, Raikes and Buffalo Frame. Haunt The Woods from Saltash, who developed out of the Livewire youth project, were the headliners. The acoustic stage was opened by 17-year-old Reuben Ridout, followed by Nick Mears, Bare Bones, Ryan Anthony Evans, Emma Ronchetti and Little Bright Lights. Music organiser Matt Twornicki, of Raikes, whose fellow band members James Barrett and Sam Collins ran the sound production, said: 'A massive thank you is needed to all the musicians who were fantastic, original and local, to the Liskeard Co-op for providing all the backstage refreshments, but most of all to all the people who came out and supported the event. 'The Ploughman's Fare 2015 will be bigger and better.' Town mayor Phil Seeva added: 'The Ploughman's Fare was a great success and is testament to the hard work that the organising team put in.'