If you have a competitive spirit and would like to take part in a day of fun and activities, then sign up for ‘The Mad Dash’ in Aycliffe Village.

The all-day event is on Sunday, September 1st, from 10.30am to 4.30pm, around the village. Get together with your family and friends to make up a team of seven people with two reserves or simply register an interest as an individual to be put into a team for the day.

Participants must be 12 and above, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include The Mad Dash, rounders, netball, a penalty shoot-out, grass-skiing, and a tug of war.

The day will finish with burgers and beer. There will be lots of activities for younger children. Participants should register an interest by July 31 and pay by August 10th, cost £10 per person.  For more details or to enter, email aycliffevillage@btinternet.com or call Margaret on 07809-708709.