Fundraisers needed for charity challenge event at Perth Show

Perth Show organisers are looking for some charity challengers to take on their fun-filled fundraiser at this year’s event.

The show, which takes place at Perth’s South Inch on August 4 and 5, is staging a charity challenge to bring the day’s proceedings to a close on the Friday evening.

Teams of four are being encouraged to come forward from local businesses, organisations, families and communities to help raise funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), based at Perth Airport, and the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET).

Perth Show sponsorship convener Robert Gilchrist explained what competitors would face in the all-comers challenge.

“Working in teams of four, competitors will face both physical and eating challenges as they work their way through the course,” he said. “It will be against the clock so the fastest team will lift the honours.”

The competition will be run in heats and kick off on the Friday at 5.30pm in the main show ring.

“This is a great way for people to end their working week and have a bit of fun knowing they are helping two very worthy charities,” Robert added.

“It’s also guaranteed to be a great spectator sport so people are very welcome to come and cheer on their favourites.”

Entry to the Perth Show Charity Challenge 2017 is £50 for a team of four with all proceeds going towards SCAA and RHET.

The show, which has been running for more than 150 years, is looking to attract up to 20 teams. To enter, email robert_gilchrist@live.co.uk