Santa’s were lined up and ready to go on the annual River Stour Santa Fun Run at Wimborne

Minster, Dorset, organised by Wimborne Rotary.

The all off-road 2.5K and 5K run starts from Wimborne Football Club then follows the river bank

before returning to the club for certificates plus free hot drinks and mince pies. The goal was to keep

entry fees modest and cover any costs from local business sponsors. Entries were just £10 for

adults and £5 for under-18’s – and included a free Santa suit!

This year the run was started by the Wimborne Town Crier who certainly doesn’t need a microphone,

and actively supported by the Julia’s House children’s hospice who were the main charity being supported.

On the day (the only dry Sunday in December!) over 100 runners took part with support from England and

Company, Waitrose and Wimborne Football Club.

Returning runners received certificates from George Phillips, DG, who also helped Wimborne President

Graham West, the other Rotarians and Julia’s House helpers, with Marshalling.

It was good to see so many families with children taking part and enjoying themselves.

£2000 will be donated to Julia’s House.