Scores of Santas lined the streets of Bicester during a fun run organised to raise money for a baby bank.

Dozens of families got dressed up in the classic woolly red suit, fit with Santa hats, and some even sported a white beard, while taking on the five-kilometre run.

Oxford Mail: Runners at Bicester's Santa Fun RunRunners at Bicester's Santa Fun Run (Image: Ed Nix)

All proceeds will be given to mayor Harry knight’s chosen charity, which this year is Bicester’s Baby Bank.

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Entry cost £10 per adult, £5 for children or £25 for a family ticket which included two adults and two children.

All runners received a participation medal and a bacon roll at the finish line.

Bicester Baby Bank takes donations of clean baby, toddler and children’s items from birth to 12-years old, and distributes them to families in need.

 

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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.

Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.

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