Mayor backs Tatton run

 

 

The Mayor of Cheshire East is urging people to put their best foot forward and run for charity in the forthcoming Tatton Park run.

The 10k run has been organised by Age UK to raise funds for the charity’s ‘Spread the Warmth’ campaign, to keep older people warm and well.

Interested participants are being urged to log on to www.ageuk.org.uk/10k or telephone 0800 169 8787. Elect to run for Age UK Cheshire East to ensure all money raised goes to help local older people.

The Mayor Councillor Roger West has chosen Age UK Cheshire East as his principle charity and supports the organisation’s on-going campaigns.

He said: “This is a great opportunity to start training and get fit for the race which takes place in less than three months time.

“Not only will it help people shake off the post Christmas calories, it will raise much-needed funds for older people who often struggle to keep warm in the cold weather.”

Madelyn Bridge, Chief Executive of Age UK Cheshire East, joined the Mayor in his quest for runners.

She said: “Many older people are terrified to use their heating for fear of rising costs. It only takes the temperature to drop a few degrees for them to be in real danger.

“By registering to run for Age UK Cheshire East at the Tatton Park ‘Wrap-up and Run 10k’ you will help an older person to keep warm and stay healthy this winter.”

The run takes place on March 11 and entries are being taken now. To help runners prepare, the Council’s leisure development team will be running a series of fitness and running camps at leisure centres.

For more details see www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/sport or look out for updates on the Twitter feed @cecchamp or Facebook www.facebook.com/cecchamp