Retro domestic goddesses limber up for Cancer Research UK

Retro domestic goddesses proved they were last but not least when they crossed the finish line at Hereford’s 5k Race for Life on Sunday .

The ladies at AGA TWYFORD in Leominster dressed as ‘Betty Twyford', the brand's 1950s domestic goddess, complete with pinnies and headscarves were accompanied by two-year-old Alis Barker, who insisted on walking every single step of the way!

The firm's marketing director, Rose Norman, cookware sales manager, Julie Busek, book keeper, Sue Brown and sales administrators, Jo Jones and Alice’s mum, Jacqui Barker even took along a tray of Betty’s trademark cupcakes and ‘Bertie’ the Twyford’s ‘pet’ dog.

The ‘Twyford Bettys’, who all live in the Herefordshire area joined a sea of more than 2,000 other pink-clad walkers and runners during the event which is one of a series of fundraisers which take place right across the country.

Rose Norman said: “We had an absolutely brilliant day. Little Alis decided that she wanted to walk the whole way so we had to take it steady. We met some wonderful people and the atmosphere was electric.

“When we decided we wanted to raise funds for charity, we were keen to take part in an event that was a challenge and help raise money for a good cause. We all know someone affected by cancer so it is essential to support the charities that work towards helping people beat this disease.”

Race for Life takes place at a number of venues across the UK. It is the largest women-only fundraising event in the country. Since 1994, women of all ages and fitness levels have come together during the Race for Life events to walk, jog or run to help beat cancer.

Some of the fundraisers take part in celebration of surviving cancer. Others take part in memory of a loved one or to give hope to a cancer-free future.

There’s still time to donate. Call 01568 611124. For more information on Race for Life and forthcoming events log on to www.raceforlife.org.