Annual strawberry race
The annual strawberry race in Essex is late this year because of the cold spring.
- Emily Knight
Fruits of success for Air Ambulance
A charity Strawberry Race at Tiptree near Colchester has raised £2,000 for the Essex Air Ambulance.
In it's 7th year the race attracts fruit pickers from all over the country. They have 60 minutes to collect as many strawberries as possible.
Teams take part as well as individuals and it's all to raise money for charity. Now a cheque for £2,000 will be handed over to the Essex Air Ambulance.
This years race was delayed because of the cold springer, it's normally held in mid-June.
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