There was lots to see and enjoy at the Shaw and Whitley Family Day, and most of the time the sun shone brightly on us all and everyone appeared to be having great fun . .

But for us there was a race to be run . . and of course, any race that offers tea, coffee and cake meets with my approval . .

I don't think I've ever seen so many signs that read "to the start" at a race before, but as it was a lovely walk across the fields it only helped to enhance the day . .

Whilst we were gathering over at the start, everything was in place for the end of the race . . the finish funnel in place, water ready to be handed out, and even somewhere in the shade to get those tight muscles smoothed back out again . .