A GP practice is organising a parkrun 'takeover' to celebrate 75 years of the NHS.
The run, which takes place every Saturday morning through fields behind Wantage Health Centre at Mably Way, usually attracts around 120 runners, joggers and walkers.
But staff at Newbury Street surgery hope to make this weekend's event the biggest yet.
Dr Katie Brice said: "We have managed to get an ambulance to come and start the run with a siren and we have around 30 members of NHS staff who are coming to volunteer and are taking over the roles of marshalling and giving out finish tokens.
"You’ll see them in their NHS 75 T-shirts on Saturday, which they’ve also been wearing at work this week to encourage everyone to take part."
READ MORE: Mother hits out at housing association over mould
Runners and walkers are being encouraged to dress in something blue or even fancy dress.
She added: "We are a forward-thinking practice and frequently use physical activity in our consultations.
"We recognise the huge benefits to mental and physical health for our patients and ourselves.
"As a parkrun practice we are delighted to be involved and looking forward to a great morning with our patients, celebrating the NHS."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel