A ‘Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day’ was held in aid of charity at The Alderley Edge Hotel.

The very stylish event raised funds for the Francis House children’s hospice in Didsbury.

Event organiser Judy Bailey told Cheshire Life: ‘We had such a lovely afternoon. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and there was a great fun atmosphere including a lot of action on the sweepstake.’

The occasion raised just over £5,000 for Francis House. Their next major fund-raising events are at the Tatton open-air concerts (July 20-21st), an evening at Earle restaurant in Hale with chef/owner Simon Rimmer at the end of September and their annual Christmas ball at The Mere on December 6th.