CROWDS flocking to a Cheshire village last weekend to see soldiers fighting, pipers piping and much, much more with Marbury Merry Days.

The event, in its 43rd year, is in aid of St. Michael & All Angels Parish Church, next to where it took place and was officially opened by the Cheshire Dairy Queen Team – Charlotte Kinsey, Hannah Reade and Olivia Wain – who are ambassadors for Cheshire Young Farmers.

Chester and District Standard: A member of the American Civil War re-enactment group.A member of the American Civil War re-enactment group. (Image: Jonathan White.)

The main attraction this year was the American Civil War Society who re-enacted combat displays between the Union and the Confederacy, along with living history villages from this turbulent period in history.

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Chester and District Standard: The Dairy Queens Charlotte Kinsey, Hannah Reade and Olivia Wain.The Dairy Queens Charlotte Kinsey, Hannah Reade and Olivia Wain. (Image: Jonathan White.)

Other attractions and events included the Wirral Pipe Band, as well Pinxton Puppets, along with Glo*s Dance Troupe, Maypole Dancing, Gun Dog Scurry, Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, Children's Activity Area, Bouncy Castles, Model Aircraft Flying Display, Trade Stands, Cygnet Bar, Climbing Wall and Classic Cars & Vintage Tractors, plus more.

Chester and District Standard: Well known Steve Leanoard and his daughters picked Dougie, a 10-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog as their favourite. Well known Steve Leanoard and his daughters picked Dougie, a 10-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog as their favourite. (Image: Jonathan White.)

Attractions inside St. Michael's & All Angels Parish Church included organ music, a spinning demonstration by Jean Betteridge, and floral decorations.

Chester and District Standard: The Marbury Merry Days. The Marbury Merry Days. (Image: Jonathan White.)

An event spokesman added: “A Fun Dog Show on Sunday had classes for cutest puppy (under 12 months), golden oldie (over eight years), prettiest girl, handsome chap, best rescue, young handler (under 12 years) and prettiest eyes.

“The winners of all seven classes competed later in the day in the Main Ring for the title of ‘Best in Show’, which was won by Dougie, a Bernese Mountain Dog large dog breed owned by Julie from Nantwich.

Chester and District Standard: Steve Leonard and his daughters hard at judging work. Steve Leonard and his daughters hard at judging work. (Image: Jonathan White.)

“Dougie is 10 months old and also won cutest puppy.

“Vet Steve Leonard was the judge, assisted by his daughters, and the show was sponsored by Leonard Brothers Vets and Bradeley Green Pet Store.

“Also on Sunday, there was a spectacular flypast by Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire Mk XVI TE311.

“The event was kindly sponsored by Alderford Lake, Barlows Electrical Retail Ltd, Bernard Corbett, Bradeley Green Pet Store (Petcetera), BZ Marketing, D.A. Roberts Fuels Ltd., G. Blackhurst & Son Ltd., Galaxy Computer Services, Green End Pharmacy, H J Lea Oakes Ltd.

Chester and District Standard: The chase is on for the minis at Marbury Merry Days. The chase is on for the minis at Marbury Merry Days. (Image: Jonathan White.)

“Also, Holly Farm Garden Centre, JB and Boom, Leonard Bros Vets, Lornashouse, Moo and Boom, Northwood, Prince Albert Angling Society, Surface Technicians, The Swan Inn, and Whitchurch Insurance Services.

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“Marbury Merry Days was enjoyed in dry and sunny weather by thousands of people over the weekend.”

Next year’s Marbury Merry Days will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 –  gates open 12.30pm.

For further information please visit https://marburymerrydays.org/ , or search Marbury Merry Days on Facebook.