Chamber members hail successful town fun run
Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce members put their best feet forward when they took part in the 40th Royal Town Fun Run.
President Phil Arkinstall, vice-president Naeem Arif and committee member Kate Curry were among those taking part, along with employees from BMet College, Ansons Solicitors, Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, Cookes Furniture, Rotospa and the Cancer Support Centre.
The event was sponsored by The Vesey Private Hospital, Rotospa, Cookes Furniture, Curry Design Stidio, Darren Langley Web Design and supported by Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council.
Phil Arkinstall said: “The atmosphere across Sutton Coldfield was fantastic, the weather didn 't disappoint and thousands of people came together for the 40th running of the event, cheered on by thousands of local people who helped raised a huge amount of money for local charities throughout the Royal Town and further afield.
“It was also hugely encouraging to see the number of local businesses supporting the event through their employees running for good causes, attending to cheer on the participants or using the event to promote their businesses. ”
Many of the Chamber runners were raising money for the UK Sepsis Trust, the Sutton Coldfield-based charity.
Fundraising manager Brian Davies said: “The UK Sepsis Trust were delighted to have such a large cohort of runners representing the charity at the Royal Sutton Fun Run on Sunday.
“Valuable awareness and funds have been raised to help the charity with its life-saving work.
“It was also lovely to be able to host runners and their families in the grounds of BMet College in our 'Athlete Village ', and a huge thank you to Dennis Kennedy from the Community Games who provided all of the gazebos, tables, chairs and swingball sets to keep everyone comfortable and entertained.
“It was fabulous to see so many of the committee coming together in a variety of ways, for a fantastic event! ”
Pictured: The Rotospa team brought one of their hot tubs to the Fun Run