Villagers have turned out in force for a community sports day to raise money for the fight against childhood brain tumours.
Hethersett Memorial Playing Field became a hive of activity today for the fun event organised by Finnbar's Force.
A host of sports and activities were on offer for children and adults to try, including rugby, a climbing wall, bowls, mini-athletics, football, cycle races on the field's cycle speedway, power hoop and yoga.
Meanwhile a cake stall, barbecue, bar and coffee van provided much-need refreshment for spectators.
For more serious sportsmen and women there was a duathlon consisting of a 2.5k run, followed by a 10k cycle and then another 2.5k run.
But even that challenge was not enough for some. Father-of-two Mark Matless completed the course in an hour while wearing full firefighter's kit weighing in at around 25kg.
The 33-year-old lives in Hethersett and works as a full-time firefighter at Norwich Airport, as well as being a member of the Hethersett retained crew in his spare time, and was aiming to reach a sponsorship total of £1,000.
He said: 'I'm not surprised, but I am reassured by the community support I have had. It's something that we moved to the area for four years ago and I wholeheartedly appreciate every donation, no matter how small.
'I've been to Finnbar's Force events before and have seen how hard they work. I didn't realise the facts and figures of paediatric brain tumours and how common it is, and I wanted to raise some money for them.
'It was really hard-going, particularly on my legs and lungs at the end, but I'm glad I did it.'
Finnbar's Force was set up in 2017 in memory of Finnbar Cork, who had an aggressive brain tumour and died in August 2016 at the age of five.
His parents Tristan and Claire said they want to organise events which give back to the community which had supported them through a very difficult time, as well as raising money for research into childhood brain tumours and for supporting children who are diagnosed with brain tumours and their families.
Mr Cork, who thanked everyone who had volunteered and supported the event, said: 'The community here have been so good to us, it's nice to put something back on for them.'
He said around 70 people had signed up for the duathlon and added: 'Lots of people have liked the route and we had plenty of people trying it for the first time, who either seemed to love it or hate it.
'Mark did really well and it was an awesome effort. He looked exhausted at the end.
'It's gone well. It's a bit of a shame the weather's not very nice or I think we would have had more people.
'We have good a number though, and lots of people taking part in the activities and having fun.'
To sponsor Mr Matless, visit www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/ffmatless
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