Childhood dream comes true for Mobberley schoolgirl

Beth Ralston has been involved in Mobberley Rose Queen since she was three.

The 13-year-old Holmes Chapel Comprehensive student was crowned queen at this year’s festival.

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Mobberley Rose Queen Beth Ralston waves to the crowds (Image: Public)

Ladies in waiting Pippa Rawlinson and Rosalie Tarne accompanied her in a carriage at the annual pageant.

Mobberley Rose Queen Beth Ralston realised her dream (Image: Public)

Hundreds turned out to watch lots of floats process through the village.

The brownies won top prize for their Calypso themed display.

The brownies won top prize for their Calypso theme float (Image: Public)

Rode Hall Silver Band accompanied the parade as it processed through the streets and assembled on the field at Hallbank.

Local businesses had stalls and there was plenty of food, drink and entertainment.

The festival was founded 101 years ago by Lily Green, when she was 15.

Mobberley Rose Queen Beth Ralston with her ladies in waiting Pippa Rowlinson and Rosalie Tarne (Image: Public)

She was a telegraph girl at the old Mobberley Post Office when she came across a group of girls crying because they couldn’t go to Knutsford May Day.

Mobberley Rose Queen Beth Ralston has been involved in the festival since she was three (Image: Public)

Lily decided her village should have its own celebration and the rest is history.

New lighter boards were unveiled for the first time for dancers after a Crowdfunding page raised money.

Maypole dancers enjoyed performing on new lighter boards (Image: Public)

Organisers say a different stage and seating were also hired which worked well.

The committee wishes to thank dance teacher Joy Parkes for all her dedication as she prepares to step down after 28 years.