WITH the festive period not too far away, residents are invited to get in the spirit and explore a Christmassy Chelmsford by joining the Yuletide Stride!

The annual Yuletide Stride Charity Walk will be taking place on Thursday December 8, starting from Anglia Ruskin University, Lord Ashcroft building from 6.15pm for a 7pm set-off.

Keeping in theme with the regular health walks, the group will be going at a steady pace. As usual, the walk will have a number of front leaders and back markers, so there will be no need to worry about how fast you can walk.

Walkers can get in the Christmas spirit by let the walk leaders guide them along the River Chelmer before seeing the twinkly lights of Chelmsford High Street and Moulsham Street, there are two routes a 5km or 10km route.

Afterwards there will be a chance to celebrate Christmas with warming refreshments and festive snacks.

Registration for this event is now open. There is a small charge to take part with all proceeds donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and The J’s Hospice.

The Yuletide Stride is a partnership event between Heart & Sole, Chelmsford City Council and Anglia Ruskin University.

Please visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/yuletidestride for further information or call 01245 606569 to book your space.