Santa Claus (and his lookalike helpers) came to town and raised more than £6,000 for St Luke’s Hospice in Kenton.

Brent & Kilburn Times: Angela Egan and her teamAngela Egan and her team (Image: Archant)

The annual St Luke’s Santa Dash saw people from all ages get into the festive spirit by walking two miles around Pinner on Sunday.

Brent & Kilburn Times: People of all ages took part in the St Luke's Santa DashPeople of all ages took part in the St Luke's Santa Dash (Image: Archant)

Pupils from Claremont High School and St Gregory’s R C High School, both in Kenton, Nower Hill High School and Salvatorian College, both in Harrow, also took part in the festive fundraiser.

Everyone who took part received a well-deserved mince pie, medal and hot drink on completion.

Danny Watkins, who was the first person to complete the dash and also won three years, said: “St Luke’s is a great cause and a local charity.”

His daughter Katie was the fastest female in the under 16 category.

Pam Russell, St Luke’s director of fundraising, said: “‘250 Santas filling the streets is a sight not to be missed!

“It can be a tough time of year for families who are coping with a serious illness, and it is great that such a wide range of people came together to show their care by raising much needed funds for patients at St Luke’s.”

For more information about St Luke’s visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.