IT was the heifer with 'the big flashy ears' which caught the judge's eye in the supreme championship ring at the 111th Liskeard Show on Saturday. In awarding the supreme title to Nealford Honey, a two-and-a-half-year-old Limousin entered by Mr J Neale of Wilkey Down Farm, Boyton, judge Jimmy McMillan, from Cheltenham, said: 'The heifer had pure power and bulk and walks well. It has a stylish head with big flashy ears. It is a beautiful animal and a great example of a Limousin.' Chris Neale, who was showing the animal, said: 'We had a supreme win here four years ago and we are delighted to have been able to do it again. It means a lot to us to win one of our local shows.' The Duke of Windsor Cup was presented to the Neales by this year's president Mr David Allen, of Merrymeet, who opened the show. A former treasurer of the Liskeard Agricultural Association, he said: 'For me this is one of the best one-day shows in Cornwall and Devon. It is a chance each year to meet up with old friends and make new acquaintances.' Deputy mayor of Liskeard, councillor Jane Pascoe, spoke on behalf of the mayor Phil Seeva, who was unable to attend. She said the event was a showcase for Liskeard and district's prize-winning stock and the beautiful surrounding countryside. MP Sheryll Murray said: 'This is probably the prime event in the whole of the South East Cornwall constituency which is a delight to visit, and a chance to see some of our fantastic producers.' Flowers were presented to the official party by Gracie (4) and Charlotte (2) Hoare of Gang Farm, St Ive. Although a damp mizzle hung over the showground for most of the day, it did nothing to deter thousands of visitors from attending and enjoying the event. Treasurer Peter Hocking said there were no official numbers yet, but signs were that numbers had held up compared to a year ago. Jerry Masters, chairman for the past 14 years, said the weather was unfortunate but the day was successful. 'It takes 10 days to set the show up and is a lot of time and effort put in by many volunteers,' he said. 'It is unfortunate that the cattle and sheep winners can no longer come into the main ring for the champions' parade, but that is because of the DEFRA restrictions on animal movements. This means that their show field has to be clear of stock for 28 days prior to the show and for the same time after.' As one of the biggest one-day shows in the South West, the agricultural exhibitors have praised it as one of the friendliest and best organised on the summer circuit, many of whom have been bringing their livestock to Liskeard for many years, travelling from as far away as Exeter. Cattle secretary for the third year Bex Fisher said there were a good number of entries. 'I am really happy with it all and the quality is outstanding,' she said. Sheep secretary Marie Bersey reported there had been 73 exhibitors with a high number of entries across the classes. 'I am really pleased the numbers and quality have kept up on previous years,' she said. For farmers David Renfree and son Ryan (19), a student at Duchy College, who run the Hay Valley herd at Trecorme Barton, Quethiock, it was a successful first time at the Liskeard Show. They won the supreme championship in the Holstein classes with HBC UStar Sanchez. Meanwhile, the family gained more success in the sheep classes, with Gwen Renfree, a regular exhibitor, winning the local championship and rosette with her pedigree Roussins from the Dannett flock. The sheep of the show award went to a British Charollais owned by Amy and Amelia Pedrick of Buckfastleigh. In the horse classes the supreme champion was Jack Jordan (7) from Chagford on Magic Wish, while the champion donkey was L'langels Kelly Green entered by Mrs R Goddard of Dorset. The dog show was as popular as ever with the best pedigree in show award going to the collie, Angel, owned by C McCracken. Reserve was Great Dane Blue, shown by R Langman. Around the showground there was much to keep the whole family entertained, with breathtaking displays from Blazing Saddles stunt riders, and a popular return from the Arrow Barrows. The wet weather meant the various marquees were busier than ever. In the Cornish food marquee there were good audiences for the cookery demonstrations by Alistair Fraser, from the Springer Spaniel at Treburley, while the shopping and craft tents were also busy. In the domestic tent secretary Jackie Martin said the new arrangement for the classes to be judged the evening before the show had worked really well. 'We were able to open from 8am this morning' she said. 'We are also pleased with the good number of entries, and the schools and nurseries have been exceptional. We are delighted this year that Liskeard School and Community College have taken part for the first time with some wonderful work.' Winners of the trophy for the best WI Co-operative entry were St Neot, with Duloe in second spot and Liskeard third. Mrs M Doran's cup for the best school entry was won by St Cleer Primary School. In the Young Farmers' Club competitions the Ruth Sargent Cup for the overall winners was presented to Landrake YFC.