MORE than 80 fundraisers will get on their bikes this weekend in aid of a hospice.
St Teresa's Hospice holds its 25th anniversary Silver Cycle event on Sunday, at Croft Circuit.
Because this year marks the hospice's 25th anniversary, entrants are asked to try to cycle 25 laps, miles or kilometres in recognition of the years that St Teresa's Hospice has provided care and support to the people of the region.
The hospice's palliative care sister, Alison Marshall, will be involved, along with her Halloween Howlers, a group of costumed children who will be using the ride as a warm-up for the following week's trick-or-treating. One of the largest groups taking part is family and friends of 20 year-old Rebecca Handley, who are raising money for the hospice in her memory.
Hospice director Jane Bradshaw said: "Cycle rides are a popular way of raising funds, but this is the first time we have organised our own. Croft Racing Circuit is an ideal venue for St T's Silver Cycle Ride and everyone at the hospice is grateful for the continued support from Tracey Morley and her team."
Registration will be from 9am on Sunday for anyone who wants to take part but has not registered. A raffle will also be held.
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