An action-packed day out was enjoyed by hundreds of people who flocked to the tenth anniversary Helston Motor Show on Sunday.

Wendron Cricket and Football Club was the new venue for the event, but while the setting was different, the enjoyment factor was just the same. Even the last minute non-appearance of the main stunt act, due to a breakdown en route, failed to dismay the spectators - such was the wealth of other entertainment on offer.

Drawing one of the largest crowds was perennial favourite Dougie Bray's "Wheels Revolution", while chainsaw sculptor Peter Leadbeater's dextrous displays of woodcarving also fascinated young and old. The absent "On the Edge" stunt show - the most expensive act booked by the organisers - was replaced by a stunning display from David Buncle, of West Country Falconry. Having stepped into the breach at the last minute, Mr Buncle delighted the crowds, but was later rewarded for his efforts by receiving scratches to his face when a passing Culdrose helicopter startled one of his birds.

There was also plenty to appeal to the motoring enthusiast - new cars displayed by some 20 leading dealerships lined up alongside vintage models, including cars, tractors and commercial vehicles.

Live music was a focal part of the event, with impressive displays by local groups including the Helston School Jazz Orchestra, Cornwall Fiddle Orchestra and the Parc Eglos samba and brass bands. There were also dance and tae kwondo demonstrations, trade stands, stalls, a pig roast and other refreshments and children's entertainment including a magic show and Punch and Judy.

Organiser Mick Timpson, who launched the Helston Motor Show back in 1999, said he was "well satisfied" with the new-look show. "I think it was absolutely superb," he said. "Attendance was down on previous years, but that was expected with a new venue. The main stunt act not turning up was a bit of a disappointment but there was so much else going on the place was buzzing. I was really well satisfied with how it all went."

Mr Timpson said the move to Wendron did appear to have put some people off, and not many people had used a special bus service set up to transport people from Helston to the show, but he was hopeful for the future. "A lot of people said it was a far better venue, with better facilities. The new partnership with the club worked really well. It will need some fine tuning but hopefully we can build on this and develop it into something really good in future years."

Playing a key part in the organisation of the show were parents and staff from Parc Eglos primary school, which will share the proceeds from this year's event with the Wendron club. Attending his first motor show was Brett Dye, headteacher at Parc Eglos, who said he was impressed by what he saw. He said: "I thought it was an amazing event. There was so much going on and the organisation of it was superb. To have kept something like that going for ten years and made such a success of it is a real tribute to Mick, who is so committed and a fantastic organiser."