Running Santas back in town

Organised by Wimborne Rotary, the event aims to raise funds for Julia’s House children’s hospice and other Rotary supported charities.

Starting at 10am from Wimborne Town Football Club, Ainsley Road, BH21 2FU, free parking is available. Adults, teenagers, and children can choose from a 2.5km or a 5km course on a route which runs in part alongside the River Stour.

Entry is £10 for adults and £5 for under-18s. Entrants should pre-book by registering at www.wimbornerotary.org/giving There will also be limited places for those who turn up on the day, but pre-booking guarantees a place. Runners can choose to receive a free Santa suit, or festive hat, and a free mince pie and drink for all will be available at the finish. Runners are encouraged to fundraise for their own favourite charities by seeking their own sponsorship.

Organiser Rotarian Neil Hutchinson, said: “We have secured several local sponsors but welcome other local businesses which would like to become involved, either through sponsorship or by helping on the day.”