Alison Wood, left, from Blacklands Leisure Club, with fundraiser Loretta JohnstoneGAZETTE & HERALD: A GRUELLING cross-country run which challenged even the fittest athletes has raised £1,100 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

One hundred people joined Blackland Leisure Health and Fitness Club's multi terrain event and it was so successful, a similar challenge is planned for November.

Club member Loretta Johnstone won a cup for raising the most sponsorship £200.

The Calne club is already appealing for individuals and clubs to enter the next run on November 27.

Tracey Edwards, fundraising co-ordinator for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal, said: "We are very grateful indeed."

The funds raised will help towards the running costs of the air ambulance over £350,000 a year.

For further details about the 2005 challenge, contact Rupert Crockett or Alison Wood at the Blackland Leisure Health and Fitness Club on (01249) 810944.