HUNDREDS of people turned out in a village near Chester for a day of fun with the annual Soapbox Derby.
The Farnham Soapbox Derby took place on Sunday, September 13 in aid of Nightingale Hospice.
A fundraising page, set up for the event, is running at £12,000 – above its target of £10,000 – with ‘every penny’ going to the hospice.
A spokesman for the event thanked all those that had taken part and support the annual event.
They said: “On Sunday, our village came together for our annual Soapbox Derby, and what a sight it was.
“Homemade karts, a bit of friendly chaos, and a whole community lining the course to cheer every single racer down the hill.
“None of it would have happened without our volunteers.
“The people who arrived at dawn to set up, marshalled the course, poured the teas, and stayed behind to clear it all away.
“We genuinely can't thank you enough!
“You gave your Sunday so hundreds of families could have theirs.
“To all of our sponsors, and especially our platinum supporters Palmers Scaffolding, Barnston Estate and Daulby Read Insurance Brokers, thank you for standing behind your community. Your backing didn't just fund a race.
“At a time when families are counting every pound, we were able to offer five hours of proper, no-cost fun for all ages. That matters, and it's down to you.
“And it doesn't stop at the finish line. A day like this brings people into Farndon, filling our pubs, shops and cafés and putting real money back into the local businesses that make this village what it is.”
The fundraising page is still open to donations for the Wrexham-based hospice and anyone wishing to contribute can do so.
The spokesman added: “Best of all, every effort on Sunday goes toward the Hospice of the Good Shepherd and 11 other local charities doing vital work right on our doorstep.
“If yesterday put a smile on your face, there's still time to turn it into something lasting.
“Please consider donating, because every contribution goes straight to the hospice and our local causes.
Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/farndonsoapbox2026
“Thank you once again, Farndon, and we can't wait to see you next year!”
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