PEOPLE young and old celebrated this year's annual Relay For Life.

Among the many were more than 270 pupils at St Whites Primary School and the ladies of Winged Wonders who raised around £13,000 combined.

Pupils, aged from five to 11, at the Cinderford school walked, jogged or ran a mile for Cancer Research UK.

Chair of governors, Matt Bishop said: "The whole school supported the event so it was a real team effort and a great day out for parents, pupils and staff, all while raising money for a seriously good cause.

"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. We are still awaiting a lot of monies but early indications suggest we have smashed our target of £1,000 – as some children are raising £50 alone."

Meanwhile Winged Wonders continued their mission to raise plenty of money at Forest Leisure Centre in Lydney. The group of Forest friends and family was founded three years ago by Christine Hammond of Harrow Hill, near Drybrook.

So far since 2012 they have raised almost £35,000 for Cancer Research UK through tireless fundraising. After a tough battle against cancer Christine died four days before her 60th birthday in May. Never one to miss a fundraising opportunity, the Winged Wonders gave her a guard of honour dressed in the team's colours of bright pink and with collection buckets at the ready. They raised £11,600.

The Winged Wonders thanked all those who sponsored them or attended the events and put their change in the buckets.