Thame Show organiser Mike Howes checks paperwork for this year's event.

Mike Howes The show takes place on the Kingsey Road showground on Thursday.

There will be no cattle, sheep or goat classes this year because of the foot and mouth crisis.

Mr Howes said: "It will be a peculiar show but it will still be a good one with more emphasis on country pursuits. There is an expanded trade tent presence and there will be lots of ring displays including motorcycle teams and bands.There will be something for everyone. All we are praying for now is no rain."

Picture: Damian Halliwell