HUNDREDS of people are flocking to day two of the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show.

The three-day show looks set to bounce back from last year's wash-out, when torrential rain forced organisers to close the event early on the final day.

Spectators were greeted by baking sunshine as they arrived at the show ground in Ringwood Road, Netley Marsh.

With sun hats and dark glasses the order of the day many of the visitors made for the beer tent as the Mercury continued to climb.

With dozens of steam engines contributing to the heat, ice cream sellers did a roaring trade.

Show secretary Robert Rymer said he hoped up to 12,000 people would visit the event before the gates closed on Sunday.

First held in 1971, the annual show is celebrating its 45th anniversary by staging three days off family fun.