Final call for Lido Lap participants

THE Help for Heroes Lido Lap fundraising event is almost upon us and more willing participants are still needed to take part.

Hillingdon Council has organised the charity event, which is to be held at Ruislip Lido, in Reservoir Road, Ruislip, alongside a fun day for the family on September 6.

Walkers and runners of all abilities are being encouraged to do at least one lap of the lido to raise money for soldiers injured in war.

Just over 100 people have signed up so far, including myself, families, a bomb disposal unit in full kit, Dogs Trust dogs and their walkers and people in fancy dress, including Super Mario and other heroes and a team called the wonderbirds.

The Civic Centre's very own security guards, Lewis Baker and Dan Preston, came up with the idea for the event and they will be continually completing laps of the lido for three hours.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Ray Puddifoot, said: "The men and women who serve in our military forces are there when this country needs them and now we must be there for them when they need us.

"We are pleased to be providing this event as one of a range of initiatives to support those who have served this country past and present. They're all heroes in my book."

The laps kick off at midday on September 6 and finish at 3pm and there will also be a fun day from midday until 6pm.

There will be a free bouncy castle, a fun run, a kangaroo boxing area, face painting and military displays.

Entry is £5 for the lido laps, which includes a Help for Heroes T-shirt.

Go to www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=18101 to sign up or to find out more or call 01895 250 453. People can also register on the day before the laps start at midday.

To sponsor the security guards go to www.justgiving.com/Lewis-and-Dan/