A FUN run is being organised by neighbourhood wardens to benefit the Ashington First Responders.

All proceeds from the fun run will benefit the Ashington First Responders, a dedicated group of first aiders who have been trained by South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SECAmb) to attend certain medical emergencies while ambulance clinicians are en route.

Horsham District Council’s neighbourhood wardens are organising the event, which takes place on Saturday 4 May at Ashington Recreation Ground, Foster Lane, from 10.30am.

There will be three races held on the day; for young children, the under 15s and those over 15. All participants in the fun run will receive a medal courtesy of the Red Lion Public House in Ashington, which is supporting the event.

Elizabeth Greenfield of the Ashington First Responders explains:

“The Ashington First Responders unit is vital in helping at certain emergencies in the Ashington area.

“We are delighted to be the beneficiaries of this fun run and the money raised will go towards sustaining this important service in the village and its surrounding areas.”

Sam Nott, Manager at the Red Lion Public House in Ashington, added:

“The community is getting behind the fun run to support the First Responders and we are pleased to be supporting such a worthy cause.”

For more information, and details on entry fees and requirements, please contact Ashington’s neighbourhood wardens on 01903 891543 or email community.safety@horsham.gov.uk

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Note to editors

The Ashington Neighbourhood Wardens are employed by Horsham District Council and are part of the Horsham District Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership.

The Horsham District Crime Disorder Reduction Partnership is a statutory partnership of Horsham District Council, Saxon Weald, West Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, Sussex Police Authority, West Sussex Fire andRescue Service and West Sussex Primary Care Trust.

The Partnership is charged with reducing levels of crime and disorder in the Horsham District through sustainable solutions; by working with other key public, private and voluntary agencies and the community. More information is available by calling 01403 215116 or email: communitysafety@horsham.gov.uk

CONTACT: Richard Morris, Communications Manager
Email: richard.morris@horsham.gov.uk