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From little Acorns grows mighty run

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
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RUNNERS of all ages laced up their trainers to take part in a charity run near Cheltenham.

Around 60 people took part in the Alderton 5km to raise funds for the village's Acorns pre-school and toddler group.

  1. TAKING IT EASY:  Peter and Annabel Burton walk the route

    TAKING IT EASY: Peter and Annabel Burton walk the route

  2. OFF THEY GO:  The runners start the race which was won by Ben Coles, below, who was presented with his medal by Eve Frangleton

    OFF THEY GO: The runners start the race which was won by Ben Coles, below, who was presented with his medal by Eve Frangleton

  3. Alderton 5km run The run is open to anyone aged 12 and over and is a fairly flat course that makes it suitable for the those new to running looking to complete the course and more experience runners aiming to achieve a quick time. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Alderton Acorns Pre-School and Toddler Group which a registered charity that has been central to local community for many years. Pictured:  First home was Ben Coles, presented with his medal by Eve Frangleton Pic - Michael Smith / Gloucestrershire media / 15-09-2012

    Alderton 5km run The run is open to anyone aged 12 and over and is a fairly flat course that makes it suitable for the those new to running looking to complete the course and more experience runners aiming to achieve a quick time. The purpose of the event is to raise money for the Alderton Acorns Pre-School and Toddler Group which a registered charity that has been central to local community for many years. Pictured: First home was Ben Coles, presented with his medal by Eve Frangleton Pic - Michael Smith / Gloucestrershire media / 15-09-2012

There was also a prize raffle, an obstacle course and a treasure hunt for children.

Participants raised well over £1,000, aided from sponsorship from JoJo Maman Bebe.

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Organiser Rupert Kinder said: "It was a big success. It was our second year and we had a very good turnout."

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