Minehead’s King Edward Road and Seashells Nurseries have added Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life to their timetable for the summer term.

They will be hosting a special event on Minehead Middle School’s playing fields on Wednesday June 26 as part of Race for Life’s schools programme.

Around 60 youngsters, aged from 12 months to four years, will join forces with parents and staff to take on cancer and walk, jog or run a kilomtere in aid of Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.

To help the children prepare, the staff have been using a resource kit specially created by the charity which includes everything needed to stage the event as well as an assembly plan and top fundraising tips.

Shelley Hooper, manager at both nurseries,, which are operated by West Somerset Academies Trust, said: “Race for Life is a great addition to our nursery planning.

“We’re really looking forward to taking part and have been practising on the field. All children, their families and staff will be supporting the event, so it will be a real team effort and a great morning for all taking part, all whilst raising money for an important cause.

“Sadly, most of us know someone who has been touched by cancer and we all have our special reasons for taking part and wanting to help more people survive.

“The trust is delighted to be involved in this event and recognises the importance of supporting Cancer Research UK.”

Schools and nurseries across the UK are being invited to hold their own Race for Life events in aid of the charity. - for more information visit raceforlife.org/schools or call 0300 123 0770.