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RUNNERS raced into action and raised £2,000 for community groups and charities in Layer. More than 150 people took part and cash raised has been handed to beneficiaries including the village s pre-school and primary school and St John the Baptist s Parish Church. The parish council has also received a donation, as have the scout association, the Layer mother and baby group, St Helena Hospice and the Rotary Club of Colchester. The five-mile run was hosted and organised by Craig Mitchell.
Run and games - Austen Mitchell, Craig Mitchell s cousin, makes his way through the Layer countryside. Pictures: Liam Winters/LW Photography Mr Mitchell has his own events company, Craig’s Events, and, since starting three years ago, his fundraisers have led to charity donations totalling more than £8,000.