SCHOOLBOY Logan McCredie was first over the line at the seventh annual Barnoldswick Santa Fun Run in aid of the Bosom Friends cancer support group.

The 12 year old pupil of West Craven High School was one of more than 220 adults and children who despite snow and a cold chill in the air, dressed as Santas and Elves and ran or walked 5km in the community fundraiser at the weekend.

Sharon Hurst, a volunteer for Bosom Friends said “Our Santa runs over the last six years, plus this year’s event, have raised over £37,000. As usual there is great support whatever the weather from the community for this great fund-raising cause.”

Ian Bythell, a director of Petty Real, one of the event sponsors, said: “As part of our support for the community of Barnoldswick and Earby, we are proud to help Sharon in making this event a success year on year.”

Other sponsors of the event were West Craven Insurance, Hope Technology, Rolls Royce, and Barnoldswick and Earby Rotary Society.

Logan, a promising young athlete, who won the event by quite a margin, was cheered over the line by the Barlick Fell Runners who, along with the Rotary society, were marshals for the day.

Bosom Friends has been going since 2000, helping those affected by cancer in Pendle, Craven and Ribble Valley. To support the charity, visit: santarun.bebosomfriends.org.uk/