OVER £1,000 has been raised for the Whitehaven Theatre of Youth by a group of hardy runners.

A team of six tackled the Great North Run in Newcastle last weekend to complete the 13.1 mile route.

They raised over £1,000 which will go towards the theatre group's next production, Bugsy Malone.

Taking part in the fundraiser was Leejay Brookes, Charlotte Howland, Emily Morton, Olivia Underwood, Anne-Marie Houghton and Stuart Buchanan.

Charlotte, Emily and Olivia are senior members of the group, Anne-Marie and Stuart both have children who are in the theatre group.

Maria Morton, from the theatre group, said: "They have inspired quite a few of us to try and give it a go next year and we have already started with some "gentle" training in preparation!"