PICTURES: Ashgate Hospicecare hosts wonderful summer fair

Families flocked to Ashgate Hospicecare's meadow for a wonderful summer fair on Saturday.

There were plenty of attractions on offer at the fun-filled event, including a petting zoo with a selection of animals ranging from snakes to meerkats, live music, crafts and stalls.

Ava Holland, three, and Miley Hutchinson, seven, with prizes they won.placeholder image
Ava Holland, three, and Miley Hutchinson, seven, with prizes they won.

Events fundraiser Charlotte Gratton said: “People had a fantastic family day out – all while raising money for patients and their families in north Derbyshire.”

For more information about Ashgate Hospicecare and to find out how to donate to the vital Chesterfield charity, visit www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk

Ellie the Elephant with Effie Berresford, two, and Izzy Berresford, four.placeholder image
Ellie the Elephant with Effie Berresford, two, and Izzy Berresford, four.

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Halle Bennett, two.placeholder image
Halle Bennett, two.
Akira Murchie, five.placeholder image
Akira Murchie, five.
Rocco Poxon, two, enjoying the rides.placeholder image
Rocco Poxon, two, enjoying the rides.
Erin Poxon, seven, and Rocco Poxon, two.placeholder image
Erin Poxon, seven, and Rocco Poxon, two.
Young dancers perform for the crowds.placeholder image
Young dancers perform for the crowds.
Luke Timons with Tommy the monitor lizard.placeholder image
Luke Timons with Tommy the monitor lizard.
Ashgate Hospice summer fair was a success.placeholder image
Ashgate Hospice summer fair was a success.
Ellie the Elephant with Effie Berresford, two, and Izzy Berresford, four.placeholder image
Ellie the Elephant with Effie Berresford, two, and Izzy Berresford, four.
Halle Bennett, two.placeholder image
Halle Bennett, two.
Akira Murchie, five.placeholder image
Akira Murchie, five.
Rocco Poxon, two, enjoying the rides.placeholder image
Rocco Poxon, two, enjoying the rides.
Erin Poxon, seven, and Rocco Poxon, two.placeholder image
Erin Poxon, seven, and Rocco Poxon, two.
Young dancers perform for the crowds.placeholder image
Young dancers perform for the crowds.
Luke Timons with Tommy the monitor lizard.placeholder image
Luke Timons with Tommy the monitor lizard.
Ashgate Hospice summer fair was a success.placeholder image
Ashgate Hospice summer fair was a success.
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