A CHARITY'S first ever Santa Dash/Stroll in Kendal looks set to be a ho-ho-whole lot of fun.

Father Christmases, elves, festive fairies and Christmas puddings are invited to take part in the mile-long family run/walk on Sunday, December 3, for Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

The event begins at 11am from the Dojo Judo Centre on Parkside Business Park, and all finishers will be rewarded with a certificate and free hot and cold drinks and biscuits.

Tammy Hoskins, a fundraising coordinator, said: "It’s fantastic when participants dress up in Christmas hats, jumpers and costumes. It’s also lovely and very touching when they proudly display the name of someone they are dashing or strolling in memory of on their outfit."

To register, visit www.rosemere.org.uk or call 01772-522913. Adults £5, accompanied children 12 and under free.