STAFF from a York hotel will join hundreds of people running through a blaze of colour to raise money for Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Ten members of staff at Dean Court Hotel, in Duncombe Place, will take part in the Colour Run at Bramham Park, near Wetherby, on July 15.

They will start the 3.5 kilometre course in white t-shirts and will finish as a unique work of art after having paint thrown at them during the run.

Among those taking part will be the hotel’s general manager Simon Murphy.

In addition, Dean Court staff will hold a raffle on the day, with great prizes up for grabs. The prizes include a spa day for two at York Marriott Hotel, a champagne afternoon tea for two at The Ivy and a Sunday lunch for two at Hotel du Vin. Tickets cost £5 and are to be collected from Dean Court Hotel. To support the hotel’s fundraising efforts, visit: www.justgiving.com/Deancourt-york.