A STRONG contingent from the Bude RATS travelled down to Bodmin recently to take part in the fourth running of the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Half-Marathon.

This year's event attracted close to 300 competitors. Starting and finishing at the leisure centre, sections of the race are run within the beautiful surroundings of the grounds of the National Trust's Lanhydroc House.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.