* Nun Runners line up at the start line.
THEIR prayers for good weather were answered when devout members of Llangollen Operatic set off on their charity Nun Run on Sunday in brilliant spring sunshine.
And with offerings now almost complete, it looks like their efforts raised a heavenly £1,500.
The sponsorship cash they made by running or walking the 10k course in the countryside close to the town dressed as nuns or priests will go to help pay for their forthcoming production of the musical Sister Act and also to the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability.
Society member Louisa Jones, who was on the run, said: "We were under starters orders from Christine Dukes at Llangollen Sports Club and then headed up Dinbren Road and along the Panorama before dropping down Sun Bank and joining the canal towpath for the final stretch back into town.
"A good number of the 23 participants were dressed in ecclesiastical costume and this was a source of great amusement to passing walkers and cyclists, many of whom couldn't believe what they were seeing at first.
"Everyone successfully completed the course at varying paces but congratulations must go to Ross Wilson and Louise Decourt who took first and second place respectively with some excellent times.
"Money raised through sponsorship and donations is currently around £1500 and there is still more to come in.
"Needless to say we are extremely happy with this result and would like to express heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the event and helped to make it happen."
* Pictures by Barrie Potter.
* Marcus Ansloos under holy starter's orders.
* Ross Wilson powers his way around the course.
* Runners celebrate their celestial achievement at Llangollen Sports Club.
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