Santas needed to Chase the Pudding!

An annual highlight of the Weymouth festive season is the 'Chase the Pudding' event which sees hundreds of Father Christmases, elves, fairies and Christmas trees chasing a Christmas Pudding along the beach.

This year's race takes place on Weymouth Beach on Sunday 16th December at 11am (Chaser registration and a warm up will happen at 9.30am in Pavillion Ocean Room).

The event, organised by Mark Steen of Bustinskin, raises money for the British Heart Foundation and this year aims for a record breaking entry.

Mark Steen Director of Bustinskin said: "I am really pleased to be partnered with BHF again this year. It is a great cause and with a professional events team the pudding race can only go from strength to strength. I am sure the Santas will turn out in great numbers following the fantastic pudding chase last year."

Neil Jarrett, Fundraising and Volunteer Manager for the British Heart Foundation, said:  " It is going to be a lot of fun, and the funds raised will help us to continue the life-changing work that we carry out in the local area and across the UK".

For full entry and sponsorship details go to www.bhf.org.uk/chasethepudding2012.  Entry for adults is £10 (£15 to receive a Santa costume), under 10s are free with a family member.  People can register in advance via the website or on the day in the Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room from 9am.