CONGRATULATIONS to all the runners who braved the harsh elements rain, wind and cold running the Helphire Bath Half Marathon on Sunday, March 14.

I would especially like to thank those who ran for the Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) on the day. And thank you to all friends, families and colleagues who sponsored them.

arc is on course to raise the £5,000 hoped for from sponsored runners in this race and this will go towards vital research into arthritis and related conditions.

If there is any runner who ran independently (i.e. who did not have a charity Golden Bond place) for the Arthritis Research Campaign and would like to send their sponsorship money to the right place, then please send it to me at the address below.

All donations are gratefully received. Anyone wanting to know more about arthritis and the Arthritis Research Campaign can contact me or log on to our website at www.arc.org.uk

STEVE CHESWORTH

Regional Appeals Manager

Arthritis Research Campaign

High Street

Bathampton