STEAM engines will be one of the hottest attractions at this year's New Forest and Hampshire County Show.

Charlie Harvey, pictured, a New Forest chicken farmer all his life, will be demonstrating his threshing skills using his very own steam engine and thresher.

Joined by his wife Joyce, Charlie will be showing visitors to the popular summer show how he uses the machinery to transform wheat and barley into a range of useful products that will also be on sale. The New Forest and Hampshire County Show takes place at New Park, near Brocken-hurst, from July 24 to 26. Visit www.newforestshow.co.uk for more details.