RUNNERS and walkers are being urged to get into the festive spirit for a fundraising Santa Fun Run.

The event, which is now in its third year, is organised by the Pershore Carnival Committee and will take place at Abbey Park on Sunday, December 18 at 11am.

Participants should don their best Christmas fancy dress to take part in the two-kilometre course, which is suitable for people of all ages. There will be prizes for the best dressed adult and child fun runner.

Colin Sheppard, chairman of the Pershore Carnival, said: "We are asking the people of Pershore to come out and show their support for Pershore’s Carnival by taking part in this fun festive event."

Money raised from the fun run will go towards next year's carnival, which will be held on Monday, May 29.

Registration begins at 10am on the day in the Bandstand, Abbey Park. Entry is £2 for individuals and £4 for a family.

For further information call Mr Shepherd on 01386 553585.