Mayor Sarah Bridewell may do more than just fire the starting pistol for the Devizes Santa Fun Run.

Coun Bridewell joined Bag4Sport Foundation director Andy Trusler and restaurant owner Philip O’Shea for the launch of the run which will raise money for her chosen charities.

She said: “It might be something we can take part in as a family.”

The race on December 14 will leave the Market Place at 10am and do a 5k circuit of the town taking in Hillworth Park before finishing back in the Market Place.

Mr O’Shea, who owns the Peppermill Restaurant, is the main sponsor of the race and his cash donation will help pay for Santa hats that will go to all competitors.

The race is being organised by Bag4Sport Foundation but a share of the money will go to Coun Bridewell’s other chosen charities, the Devizes branch of the British Heart Foundation and Devizes Food Bank.

For full information on how to enter email foundation@bag4sport or ring (01380) 727273.