insideKENT Magazine Issue 42 - September 2015 | Page 154

CHARITY LEEDS CASTLE TO HOST POPULAR RUN FOR LAST TIME Runners are being encouraged to sign up to a charity run at Leeds Castle this autumn and, wait for it, there's even free chicken for all participants! Demelza Hospice Care for Children will hold its 11th annual fundraiser at the venue in Maidstone on Sunday 20th September. Nando’s representatives will be at the event dishing out free chicken wings to runners. There are already more than 200 people signed up to take part in the run, where there is a choice of a 10k, 5k or 2.5k wheelchairaccessible route. Participants are invited to arrive for the event from 9am, and everyone who takes part will receive a t-shirt, medal and free entry to the castle for the day. There are competitions taking place during the run, including the Schools’ Cup, which is for the school group that raises the most money and for the running club that has the most members signed up. Runners will also be able to join in with the fun of a photobooth where there will be a competition for them to take the best 'selfie' with Demelza mascot, Dotty. There will also be a live performance from drum band Bloco Fogo, face painting, and Heart’s Neil Kefford will be hosting the event. Entry to the run costs £15 for adults, £5 for children, and £35 for a family of four. Anyone who wants to take part can register in advance or on the day. Events coordinator, Gemma Murray, said: “We cannot wait for this year’s Demelza Run. It’s always one of our most popular events and there really is something for everyone to join in with. “With the addition of the photobooth, live drum performance and face-painting activities we are hoping the 2015 run will be the biggest and best yet.” It’s the last time Leeds Castle will hold the run; next year’s event will be held at Groombridge Place near T V