Young musical talent was showcased in Helston when one of the town's pubs threw open its doors for a public jamming session.

The Blue Anchor in Coinagehall Street provided the venue for the Family Musical Extravaganza, which gave youngsters the chance to perform in front of their families and friends.

It was organised by Al Rideout, the man behind a newly-refurbished music room that has almost reached completion at Helston Community Centre, where many of the youngsters receive tuition and practice their music.

Mr Rideout said: "We had a good time. A couple of hundred people turned up - it was fantastic."

The event was aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Helston Community Association, which is refurbishing the music room, as well as giving young people the chance to show off their talent.

"It was fantastic to see young people doing what they like to do. They could come and play their music in the way they liked it," he explained, adding that there was a mixture of cover versions of popular hits as well as some original tracks.

The afternoon mainly featured youngsters around the ages of six and seven up to early teens, with the evening dedicated to older bands, such as Cease 1984, which has accumulated a significant following of fans.

Mr Rideout said he hoped that such events would be able to take place on a more regular basis soon, adding that he was currently in talks with Kerrier district council over the possibility of holding an open-air concert on the new community area at Coronation Park.