TEAMS are being urged to get their entries in for the inaugural Great Sedan Chair Steeplechase taking place at Wells Recreation Ground on Sunday, September 29.
Members of Wells Rotary have been finalising plans for the course, and working out a suitable series of obstacles for contestants to negotiate. One will require them to dismantle their sedan chair and then put it back together.
Organiser Jon Savery challenged clubs, businesses and other organisations to put together a five-strong team to take part in the fun event.
“Rotary are hoping it will capture people’s imaginations and become an annual event,” he said.
Mayor of Wells Jasmine Browne has given the event her backing, and tried out a sedan chair for herself on Cathedral Green.
The cost of entry is £25 per team, with all proceeds going to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
“The air ambulance is a charity that we feel is a popular one which does so much good,” said Jon.
For more information and entry details, contact Jon by emailing j-savery@hotmail.co.uk or calling 07771 282716.