‘Wrist bands and bacon barms for all who take part’

A fun runnng race to raise money for a paragolfer is set for June 12.

Nicola Harvey and Sarah Murphy get some practice in before the Lytham Green Drive 5K race across the golf course to raise money for vital equipment | National World

placeholder image — Nicola Harvey and Sarah Murphy get some practice in before the Lytham Green Drive 5K race across the golf course to raise money for vital equipment | National World

It will take place at Lytham Green Golf Club where the course will turn into a running track for the day and organisers are hoping for lots of entries.

The run is a 5k and will take in the whole course - a great chance to see what it is like if you are a non golfer.

Green Drive Golf Club assistant secretary Sarah Murphy said: “It’s rare to run on a golf course, it will be closed to golfers on that day and we would love to see people take part.

“The paragolfer costs £30,000 and whole vision is to ensure golfing is available to everyone.”

A paragolfer is an advanced, all-terrain powered wheelchair that safely lifts users with lower-limb disabilities into a supported standing position.

Sarah says the nearest ones to the Fylde Coast are in Penrith and Derby. So far they have raised £20k and more events are in the pipeline.

If you would like to take part, call in at the club or ring 01253 737390. A wrist band and bacon barms will be ready at the end for everyone taking part.