MORE than 100 villagers and visitors of all ages took part in the annual Porlock Fun Run on Bank Holiday Monday.

The hills surrounding Porlock’s Recreation Ground runners provided th backdrop to a course around and through the village which has remained the same for as many years as locals can remember.

The familiar sight of mums, dads and beaming children returned to the Rec after the last half-mile drag to the finish brought rapturous cheers from on-lookers, having amused travelling holidaymakers who were temporarily held up in the High Street.

Derek Miles, owner of the village’s tea and coffee merchant business, started the race as usual and presented the prizes at the end.

First across the line was three times winner Ben Tull in a time of 11 minutes 12 seconds, and first lady home was the Top Ship’s Lindsay Gable, allowed time off from a busy weekend pulling pints.

The oldest competitor was 76-year-old Tom Moore and the youngest Peter Dugdale at 33/4.

Colourful fancy dress runners added to what is a true fun run and the epitome of village life.