MORE than 300 people gathered in Tidworth at the weekend to raise money for a military children’s charity.

The Tidworth 10K and Family Fun Run, organised by Andali Events and RUK Systems, raised nearly £4,000 for the Little Troopers charity.

Held in April to mark the international Month of the Military Child, 100 runners, including service personnel, veterans and running enthusiasts from the local community, set off from the Tidworth Oval to complete the multi-terrain, closed road race through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

200 people of all ages, from 18 months through to 15 years, also took part in a 1K fun run around the Tidworth Oval Stadium track.

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The runners’ efforts will help Little Troopers to continue its work to support children who have one or both parents in the British Armed Forces.

The team at Little Troopers also arranged lots of fun family activities to celebrate the Month of the Military Child including circus skills, crafts, face painting and balloon modelling.

Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, said: “Thank you so much to Tidworth Garrison and all of our runners and families who came together to support this event to celebrate the Month of the Military Child.

200 Little Troopers taking part in the fun run Picture: Dominic Parkes

“Military children are a special community that deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated, and days like today make such a big difference for the work our charity does ensuring that these young people always have somewhere to turn.”

Andy Silvey from Andali Events said: “We were delighted to have the opportunity to organise these events with Little Troopers.

“It was great to see so many runners and families enjoying running together.”

A father and daughter duo celebrating after the races Picture: John Rose

Every penny raised in Tidworth will support the crucial work that Little Troopers does supporting thousands of military children each year through resources, events and initiatives.

This includes the Little Troopers at School programme, Little Troopers Therapy Programme, Little Trooper of the Month award scheme, Little Troopers All Together reconnection weekends and the charity’s annual Christmas Smiles campaign.

Find out more about the work of Little Troopers on their website.