VISITORS show were able to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the First World War.

Commemorating the start of war, Thornton-le-Dale churches joined to put together a stand showcasing newspaper articles from the war.

Visitors were encouraged to remember those who died during the war by writing their name on a paper dove or making their own poppy.

Village pastor Mary Kemp, who has visited the show for the past 30 years and was helping out on the stand, said: “It is helping us to reinforce a bit of history and with the 100th anniversary it gave us a chance to pay tribute to people who had played a part in the war and help those who had lost loved ones.

“We always have a lot of people coming to the stall and we have lots of activities to keep the children entertained, which is always good for parents who want a five-minute break.”

Children visiting the stall were kept entertained with stories and could make their own paper doves and poppies out of liquorice.

Mary said: “I have been coming to the show for 30 years now and it was a lot smaller back then, it is amazing how much it has grown.

“There is always something exciting going on to keep people entertained.”

Meanwhile, community spirit was in the air with residents both old and new coming together to raise money for local causes.

Stephen Powley and his wife, Denise, who moved to the village in December, were enjoying their first year at the show and were also volunteering on the village stand to raise money for the Christmas lights.

Stephen said that since moving from Hellifield, near Skipton, the pair had received a warm welcome in the village.

He said: “It is a fantastic village and the people are all lovely, we were welcomed in to the community straight away.

“We are hoping to raise what they raised last year, which was over £300 for the Christmas lights which are a fantastic display.”

The stall offered guests the chance to play games including aiming tennis balls in to a bucket and throwing horseshoes on to a stand.

Members of the bowling club were also trying to raise a total of about £400 with raffles, a quiz and various games to help keep the club running.

Ray James, treasurer of the club and captain of two of the clubs teams, said that the money raised will be vital in contributing to running costs.

He said: “We have been coming here for 14 years and it is a good show, it keeps getting better every year as well.

“We always get a good reaction from our stall and the money we raise really helps.

“The money we raise today will go towards keeping the club running.”