CHILDREN in Oakley have been raising money for their school by taking part in a colour run.

Pupils, parents, and staff at Oakley Infant and Junior School took part in the colour run on Saturday, April 27, to raise funds to 'enhance educational opportunities at the school'.

The run, which started and ended at the school’s playing fields, saw those taking part wearing all-white clothing, before running through various checkpoints of powder-based paint.

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Sarah Randall, chair of Friends of Oakley Infant School, said: “Everybody involved in Saturday’s colour run event, but particularly the children, had a wonderful time making memories with their friends while raising money for their school.

“We received lots of support from the local community and businesses to host the event, which we greatly appreciated. The difference these companies can make to small charities and community projects is hugely valued.”

Niamh Hutchings, headteacher of Oakley Infants School, said: “The colour run was a brilliant event organised by our ‘Friends of’ group, and supported by so many within the Oakley village community.

“We were so pleased to see everyone having such a good time while being sprayed with a rainbow of paint colours – and our thanks go to Miller Homes for helping to pay for the all-important paints on the day.”

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One of the supporters of the colour run was Miller Homes, which is currently building new homes in the village. The developer provided funding towards the £750 of paints purchased for the event.

Katrina Crawford, sales and marketing director of Miller Homes Southern, said: “We were only too pleased to support the Oakley Infant and Junior School colour run, which in turn will ultimately provide necessary funding for the school and its pupils.

“As a responsible developer building new homes in the village of Oakley, we are committed to investing in the local community, and with future pupils of the school likely to live in a Miller Homes property, it was a great way to build on our relationship with the school and its pupils, staff and parents alike.”