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Dame Bradbury School hails first family fun run a “great success”
The Willy Wonka Family - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Oompa loompas, super heroes and unicorns could be spotted in Carver Barracks on Sunday.
The Dalmation Family - Credit: Celia Bartlett
This strange assortment of characters were taking part in an inaugural family fun run organised by Dame Bradbury's School, in aid of Cancer Research and East Anglia Children's Hospices.
From Spiderman to Willy Wonka and Cruella De Vil, the good, the batty and the bad were jostling at the starting line.
Runners could choose from a one, two or five kilometre race, with more than 250 people taking part.
The event was organised by the Dame Bradbury's sports department in collaboration with the parent-teacher association (PTA).
The Primate Family - Credit: Celia Bartlett
A school spokesman said: "The morning was a great success. We would like to say a huge thank you to all families, staff and local organisations who have supported and sponsored this event. We look forward to raising a fantastic amount of money for two amazing charities."
Going bananas on the 5k home straight - Credit: Celia Bartlett
5k Home straight - Credit: Celia Bartlett
A delighted mum & daughter at the finish - Credit: Celia Bartlett
5k Finish - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Leyla Salisbury (9) helping t give out the finishing medals. - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Wily Wonka and the little oompa-loompa pass the finish. - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Two participants on the hoof - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Emily Hill (10) looking pleased having completed the 2k - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Countdown to the start of the 5k - Credit: Celia Bartlett
The Foster family - Steven & Kelly with Edie (8) and Ted (5) before the 5k. - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Lining up for the start of the 5k. - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Head, Tracy Handford blows the starter hooter at the beginning of the 1k. - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Giving a wave before the start of the 1k - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Nick Evans (Head of Games) Jessica Farranond and Vicki Crowden of the PTA and Tracy Handford (Head) - Credit: Celia Bartlett
2k - go! - Credit: Celia Bartlett
2k - go! - Credit: Celia Bartlett
2k - get set... - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Headgear was popular - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Holly Shilliam (4) and her mum Rachael in fancy dress for the Fun Run - Credit: Celia Bartlett
Alexandra Follows, Daisy Storey and Kess Levy (all aged 11) tied up ready to attempt a three-legged 2k - Credit: Celia Bartlett
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