Fundraisers are all ready to Splash Out!

EXPECT hours of soaking fun at a new family event organised by East Cheshire Hospice – Splash Out!

The summer event is already attracting large groups of friends all wanting to tackle the five fun water challenges over the five-kilometre course. Obstacles include a giant slippery slide and a wobbly floating bridge.

One family group, the Shore family from Buxton Road, are sure to stand out on the day.

“We’re calling ourselves The Last Jedis as some of us are huge Star Wars fans,” says 39-year-old Lee Shore.

“I’ve done some solo events and always thought it was a shame the whole family couldn’t get involved, so this is perfect”

Lee will be joined by sons Freddie, 12 and Harry, nine and some of Harry’s team mates from Macclesfield Under-9s rugby club.

Currently there are 11 members in the group but likely to be many more on the day of the event, which takes place at Alderley Park on Saturday, July 6.

Jo Boyd, events manager at East Cheshire Hospice, said: “We think this is going to be a fantastic event for teams – whether it’s birthday parties, sporting teams or youth organisations.”

Groups of 10 or more participants will receive a 10 per cent discount.

This Friday (May 31) is the deadline to buy Early Bird tickets which are priced at £20 for adults and £10 for children.

Splash Out! is being held in partnership with Francis House Children’s Hospice.

For more information go to eastcheshirehospice. org.uk/splashout19.