THE madcap racers in last weekend's Sticklepath Pram Race dashed around in the unseasonally hot weather, all to raise money for a local Olympic hopeful.

The eclectic selection of teams lined up at Reddaway's Yard in South Zeal on Sunday morning to take part in the race which was supporting the Olympic dreams of Georgina Geikie.

Georgina shoots pistols to Olympic level, and is desperate to make it to London 2012. With budgetary constraints her funding has been cut, and in order to make it to next year's games she is relying on sponsorship and juggling three part-time jobs.

Organisers of the Pram Race decided to donate the money raised from the event to Georgina to aid her efforts to represent Team GB next year.

Paul Warne helped to organise the race: 'It was a fantastic day with everyone really enjoying themselves. The glorious weather really helped and lots of people turned out.

'Everyone really gets behind it, it's a really good event.

'All the entrants put a lot of thought and effort into their prams and costumes, and it is a great day because of that.'

The event has become a staple on the Sticklepath calendar, with entries becoming wackier each year.

Entries this year included beach bums with their surfboard pram, the Thunderbirds, Robin Hood and his merry men, pirates, monkeys, gnomes and many more.

The teams raced through South Zeal and Sticklepath in a mad dash for the finish line.

At the latest count, the team are hoping to have raised around £1,000.

Paul and the organisers expressed thanks to everyone who took part, helped to organise the event, and the local businesses who helped out with the event.

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