Despite the clouds and drizzle young, old and their four legged friends turned out for the Alderley Edge Village Fete on Sunday, 1st July.
Over 1000 people gathered at the cricket club to enjoy the traditional summer fete which is now in its fourth year.
This year money was being raised for Francis House Children's Hospice which put on games from yesteryear with wellie throwing, skittles and hoopla stands.
Crowds enjoyed a dog show, vintage car and falconry display, chainsaw sculpture and fairground rides.
A painting competition organised by Francis House on the theme of a village fete was won by 10 year old Liberty Macleod of Alderley Edge School for Girls. Liberty along with two runners up, were awarded a building society account with an initial deposit of £10 and a silver necklace designed by fundraiser Kirsty Howard.
The paintings will be displayed at the Alderley Edge branch of Britannia and at Bebb and Sekers art gallery.
Organised by Emma Bolton, owner of The Lavender Tree, and John Berry, manager of the Cricket Club, the Alderley Edge Village Fete has become a much loved community event.
Emma Bolton said "We had another fantastic day and, despite the weather, there was a great turn out. Everyone enjoyed all the attractions especially the dog show and traditional games organised by the Hospice team. Fulshaw WI were kept very busy serving tea and gorgeous cakes whilst listening to music from the very talented school children."
Proceeds from stalls at the fete and a raffle raised in excess of £1,100 for Francis House Children's Hospice.
To view a selection of photos I took at the fete click 'next photo' above or watch the slideshow.
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