Children and their families enjoyed a charity garden party near Chester last weekend to support charity and adoption agency Adoption Matters.

The event, held in the grounds of Ashton Grange in Ashton Hayes, was hosted by long-time charity supporters Kate and Martin Slack.

Families spent the afternoon taking part in various activities such as a Forest School session by Budding Minds.

Attendees also had the opportunity to enjoy a range of homemade goods in a cake thanks to Ms Slack and some of the villagers.

Adoptions Matters' fundraising and relationship manager, Annie O’Neill said: "Kate and Martin are long-term supporters of our charity and this is now the fourth event they have opened their gardens and home to host an event for us.

"This year, Kate and Martin really did a most of the hard work and we are so grateful to them."

This was the fourth garden party   (Image: Adoption Matters)

The event managed to raise more than £600 for Adoption Matters, prompting Ms O’Neill to announce their hope of continuing the tradition with an annual event.

She said: "We are delighted that the event raised over £600 for our charity.

"We do hope to continue the tradition with an annual event so watch this space!"

To learn more about Adoption Matters and the work they do, visit www.adoptionmatters.org.