Opticians exceed Sport Relief Mile

The sun was shining when five ladies from Edmonds and Slatter Opticians took part in the Sport Relief Mile event at Leicester racecourse last weekend. Natasha Cornish, Linda Poultney, Clare Dorman,

Jo Benfield and Amy Coleburne (pictured from left to right) completed the run dressed in 118 118 fancy dress and managed to raise over £350. Not being ones for half measures, the ladies opted for the three-mile distance, which, due to the layout of the racecourse, meant the ground covered was nearer four miles. 'We couldn't have wished for better weather and the "Moustaches? No, we sell glasses!" signs caused few laughs,' said Coleburn.