THRILL-seekers are being invited to take part in a Dirty Dash challenge to raise funds for two charities.

Cedarbarn farm shop, near Pickering, is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 28, and is marking the event with the fundraiser in aid of the Rob Stephenson Trust and LIAM (Laughter, Inspiration, Art, Music).

The farm shop will host the 5km Dirty Dash on its farmland, with a three-stage race. Challenges will include tyre hopscotch, a silage sheet slide, hay bale clambering and a “strawberry crawl”.

Mandy Avison, who owns the farm shop with husband Karl, said “We are very proud to be celebrating 10 years in Pickering, and wanted to do something good fun and positive to mark the occasion.

“We have picked two charities which mean a lot to us and we hope many locals and fans of the farm shop will get involved to help us fundraise.

“We are very grateful to local businesses Hatfields, Land Rover, McClarrons Insurance, Wold Top Brewery, HPE, Raisthorpe Manor, who are all sponsoring the event. We’d also like to thank our kind neighbours who are allowing us to use their land for parts of the dash.

“If you don’t fancy dashing, but would like to help, we’re on the lookout for volunteers on the day, so please get in touch.”

LIAM was established with the support of Liam’s dad, Pete, brother, Jamie and sister, Natalie, after the 20-year-old died following a stabbing attack in York in 2015.

Liam, from Terrington, was a former pupil at Malton School and studied music and art at York College before going to university to study graphic design.

Robert Stephenson, of Pickering, was just 21 when he was hit by a car and died during a night out in York in March last year.

The Newcastle University student was a keen sportsman and played rugby for the Malton and Norton Rugby Club and cricket with Thornton-le-Dale.

Following his death, Rob’s parents Patrick and Nicki, and elder brother Sam set up the trust to raise funds to help young people participate in sport.

Rob’s mum, Nicki, who also donated a defibrillator to Cedarbarn on behalf of the trust, said: “It was lovely to meet Peter Miller, Liam’s dad and to have the opportunity to work together raising funds for both of our sons’ charities.

“We will be sharing a stall at the event and look forward to seeing lots of people there.”

Local personal trainer Paul Piercy, who is helping with the event, said: “This event is an amazing opportunity to run on land that is normally private and has stunning views across the Vale of Pickering.

“Supporting two fantastic and deserving charities, the dash is your chance to help them both whilst enjoying a rewarding few hours getting seriously filthy.”

Taking part in the Dirty Dash costs £25, with all money raised to be split equally between the two charities.

Cedarbarn is also holding a chilli night on Thursday, May 4, at 6.30pm, for any prospective local volunteers. The deadline for booking the Dirty Dash is May 14.

For more information, go to cedarbarn-dirtydash.co.uk or Facebook @cedarbarnfarmshop