RUNNERS painted Kemble Airfield a rainbow of colours as they took part in the first Flying Colours Run in aid of Cotswold Care Hospice.

More than 600 people took part in the fun run and raised more than £25,000 in sponsorship for the county charity.

Volunteers showered runners in powdered colour as they ran or walked around the course.

Runners donned rainbow tutus, neon sunglasses and wigs to take part in the event.

Nine members of the newly-formed Stroud Valleys Running Club took part in the run. “It’s our first group event and we’re here to enjoy ourselves and to raise money for a good cause,” said Steve Townsend.

Mum Sarah Powell, from Uley, took part to say thanks for the support her dad Colin has received at the hospice. She was joined by daughter Katie and friend Sarah Hoskin, from Eastington.

“My dad has enjoyed the support he has received as an outpatient at Cotswold Care,” said Sarah Powell. “It has made a big difference to him.”

“It was a fantastic event and we couldn’t have done it without the support of Cotswold Airport, Water Coolers Direct, Angel Springs Water, Asda, Henry Cole Agricultural Suppliers and Chinnick Theatre Services,” said Allie Hogsbjerg, Head of Fundraising for Cotswold Care.

“The money raised today will help pay for more than 1,000 hours of hospice at home care for people in their own homes.”