A WIMBORNE group is desperately seeking Santas for a special festive charity fundraiser.

Wimborne Rotary will host the annual Santa Stour River Fun Run on Sunday, December 15, raising funds for Julia’s House children’s hospice and other Rotary-backed charities.

Entrants in the run, which gets underway from 10am at Wimborne Town Football Club, in Ainsley Road, can choose from either a 2.5 kilometre or a 5k course, with a route running in part alongside the River Stour.

Entry costs £10 for adults and £5 for under-18’s, and participants can pre-register at www.wimbornerotary.org/giving, with organisers saying only limited places will be on offer on the day.

Organiser, Rotarian Neil Hutchinson, said: “Once again we will welcome all runners to this fun charity event.

“We have secured a local sponsor for the run but are still looking for any other local businesses which would like to become involved through sponsorship or by helping on the day.”

Participants can choose to receive a free Santa suit, or a festive hat, while a free mince pie and drink will be available at the finish.

Whether entering as an individual, a family, or as a team, runners are also encouraged to fundraise for their own favourite charities by seeking their own sponsorship.