THE HARTFORD Rose Queen has been chosen.

This year's queen will be Emma Phillips, 11, who attends The Grange Junior School.

Emma's hobbies include playing the piano and violin, netball, reading and writing stories and looking after her pet rabbit Toffy.

The retinue have also been chosen with Naomi Shields, 11, as the Fairy Queen and Nikki Glover, 11, as the Bouquet Bearer.

Both girls attend Hartford Manor Primary School and enjoy playing the keyboard.

The Ladies in Waiting are, Nicola Lander, Cara Webb, Lauren Wright, Alwyn Neyton, Lizzi Barnes, Alex Lang and Rebecca Richardson.

There are still places available for children to take part in the parade.

Anyone who wishes to join in should contact Jacqui Phillips on 351574.