NATALYA Erlam was crowned as Ashley's Rose Queen on Saturday.

The 11-year-old was joined in her role by Elly Leigh, 10, who was named Rose Bud.

More than 400 attended the event, held at Ashley School, which saw more than £4,000 raised for St Elizabeth's Church in the village.

Bishop of Stockport, Libby Lane, who was the former vicar at St Elizabeth's headed back to the village to speak to the crowd during the fete.

Stalls included, tombola, cream tea stall, friendly dog show, raffle, tin can alley, rugby stall, football stall, animal farm, face painting, BBQ, Pimms, Wine and Beer, chocolate tombola, sweetie stall, cake stall, splat the rat and the cow pat challenge.

Cadishead Public Band entertained the crowds.

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