Panto horse dash raises thousands

A sponsored dash with a difference has raised almost Â£5,000 towards the work of NI Chest Heart and Stroke.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Nov 2017, 15:30 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2017, 09:20 BST

The pantomime horse race at Whitehead Golf Club.

Newtownabbey woman Linda Hamilton and her husband Jim organised a pantomime horse race at Whitehead Golf Club.

The novel venture raised £4,969.17 for the charity, which works to prevent chest, heart and stroke illnesses in Northern Ireland and care for those already affected by them.

Linda, who suffered a major stroke in October 2016, recently completed NICHS Post Rehab Exercise Programme (PREP), helping to build up her strength and get back her confidence.

Organisers have thanked event sponsors Weight Watchers, the Council and members of Whitehead Golf Club, family and friends for their commitment and generous support.