WHEELCHAIR racers will be pitting their skills against one another at Leverhulme Park on Saturday, September 8.

The event, organised by Bolton Adult Placement Carers and Brindle Lodge Self Advocacy Group, is open to anyone and there will be a two miles fun run round the all weather track for non-wheelchair users.

The start is at 11am and late entries will be taken up to 10.15am on the day.

There is a bouncy castle, free buffet and spot prizes and a free T-shirt for anyone who enters before August 31. Entries are £3 for adults and £1.50 for children. For an entry form call 01204 337516.

For further details of the Adult Placement scheme, which provides family based care to people with all kinds of disabilities, are available from 01204 337515.