VILLAGERS near Alresford have formed a running group to pound the local lanes and paths.

Girls on the Run initially comprised local woman keen to run around the beautiful countryside at Cheriton and Kilmeston.

It now has 15 regular members, male and female,

Organiser Helen Tatner, of Kilmeston Road, New Cheriton, said: “I have enjoyed running all my life and developed a passion for the benefits it brings me. A friend in the village asked me to teach her to run.

“It is extremely rewarding observing the fitness development of each member of the group,” said Helen, adding that peer support helps the runners achieve their goals.

Helen is keen to hear from new members and can be contacted at helenjdeacon@homail.co.uk