1 June 2011 Last updated at 17:02

In pictures: Suffolk Show featuring Princess Royal

The Suffolk Show took place at Trinity Park in Ipswich on 1-2 June 2011. As ever, one of the highlights were the Suffolk Punch competitions including mare and foal class.

A man at the top of a crane overlooking the Suffolk Show

Carter Builder was raising money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices by taking people up in a basket hanging from its cranes. It offered views of the showground and the cranes at Felixstowe.

Two children pond dipping with volunteer Michael Woods at the Suffolk Show

Grace and Jack from Framlingham went pond dipping at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's area. The Trust's volunteer Michael Woods used to train electricians at Suffolk College.

A woman smells sweetpeas at the Suffolk Show

Mary from Peasenhall checked out the sweetpeas in the Flower Show marquee. Matthewman from Pontefract was fresh from winning gold at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The sports village hosted about a dozen sports. In the boxing tent, Ipswich ABC's Connor Cuffe shadow-boxed with Paul Magande.

Gipping Valley Archers at the Suffolk Show

In the archery tent, Matthew Baker from the Gipping Valley Archers showed Joella from Ipswich how to use a recurve bow.

'Marcus Flavonius' was the name of a real Roman centurion who lived in Colchester around 50 AD. Dwayne, Chester and Erin Black from Ipswich were persuaded that a visit to Colchester Castle might be in order.

The Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich had a mini-bell ringing tower for visitors to have a go at in its Church for Life tent. The Suffolk Guild of Ringers said it has 500 members and is always looking for new recruits.

An Apache helicopter attracted queues at Wattisham's 6 Regiment Army Air Corps stand while in the main ring a display was held.

The Genesis Project is a charity which provides work for people with learning disabilities. Volunteer Barry Fitch (centre) used to be a woodwork/technology teacher at Stoke High, Holywells High and Kesgrave High in Ipswich.

HRH The Princess Royal was the guest of honour at this year's show. She was introduced to David Nunn, Suffolk Show director, as well as Chief Constable Simon Ash and the Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey.

Showing off their head wear in the President's Enclosure were Hannah Roberts, Kate Boulton, Rebecca Roberts and Alice Bellefontaine who were also acting as Suffolk Agricultural Association stewards.

Mick Mills lifts the Uefa Cup at the Suffolk Show

Lesley Dolphin was broadcasting her BBC Suffolk afternoon show and she interviewed members of the Ipswich Town Uefa Cup winning team of 1981. Mick Mills lifted the trophy again, while Alan Brazil (left) and Bobby Ferguson (right) looked on in shades.

Otley College arboriculture students showed off their skills at climbing trees.

Car driving past a banner reading 'Say no to dog ban at the Suffolk Show'

Pet dogs were not allowed at the Suffolk Show this year - a decision which provoked criticism and this banner on Felixstowe Road outside Trinity Park. The ban did not seem to affect visitor numbers on the first day of the 2011 show.

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In pictures: Suffolk Show featuring Princess Royal

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