ORGANISERS of this year's Cancer Research UK10 event at Kingston Lacy are appealing for volunteers to help with the race.

It is the first time the UK10 team have brought their popular fundraising event to Dorset and already 731 people have signed up to take part.

The run, on Sunday, takes participants through the grounds of one of the country's best homes.

But no race is possible without the help of volunteers to marshal the course and hand out water and medals to the runners as they cross the finishing line.

Volunteers would need to be at the race from 9.30am to 1.30pm at the latest. If you would like to help, call Hannah Wilding on 07887 626956.

It is hoped those taking part in the race will raise £55,000 towards the national target of £2.5million

The cash will support the charity's vital research into cures for cancer. One in three people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.

There are still 269 places left for the race. The only way you can enter is online at www. cancerresearchuk10.co.uk. Entry costs £17.50 and includes a specially designed race T-shirt and a medal when they finish.

Are you taking part in the race? Don't forget to pick up a copy of your Daily Echo on Monday October 31 for a picture special and a list of names of all participants.