PREPARATIONS are stepping up for the 52nd annual Derwen College Sponsored Walk and Fun Run.

The Gobowen-based college for youngsters with physical and learning disabilities will host the event on Sunday (March 31).

Students and staff are gearing up for the annual 10k walk which starts at 11am – and this year, the college is also expecting runners from the community to join the event as it launches its first 10k Fun Run.

With a sunny spring day forecast, organisers are hoping for bumper attendance for the walk and run which takes place on Mother's Day.

All walkers and runners will receive complimentary home-made soup and a hot drink on finishing.

Derwen College’s Orangery Restaurant will serve Sunday lunches (booking essential) and the Garden Café will also be providing breakfasts and lunches to hungry walkers.

The event is the one of the college’s biggest fundraisers of the year.

Fundraiser Anna Evans said that everything was coming together well for the walk and fun run, and that the forecast looked perfect.

“We’re expecting a good turnout of walkers and runners from the community for this spring event. Students have produced start and finish banners and have been busy creating medals for all the walkers and runners," she added.

We hope that with the introduction of the fun run, and with support from local people, 2019 will be another successful fundraising event.”

To register to walk or run – or to sponsor a student – visit www.supportderwen.org.uk, email bookings@derwen.ac.uk or call 01691 661234.