Kathie Oates from Blackburn is taking on the 2K this January at Gaskell Motor Bodies, Great Harwood with her friend Romana Afzal for East Lancashire Hospice in memory of her mum Helen Oates.

Over 400 people of all ages laced up their running shoes to take part in this year’s East Lancashire Hospice 10K.

A kind-hearted businessman has generously sponsored 500 reusable bottles for East Lancashire Hospice.