A youthworker, an administrator and a shop assistant walk in to a show ground…

Don’t worry it’s not the start of a terrible joke, it’s what lies ahead of local charity trio: Noah Beard, Anne Townsend and Paddy Beams, who are all training hard ready for their sponsored run. Together they are taking on the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course as it visits Bristol on Saturday 30th May. The trio, who all work at local youth charity The Door are hoping to raise £500 towards keeping The Door open.

The challenge – originally set to take place in October before Storm Amy had other ideas – includes over 30 different obstacles throughout the 5km circuit. Featuring giant inflatables such as Viper, Vortex and Rebel as well as slides, tunnels and bouncers, the course is set to be both exciting and exhausting for all involved.

Noah Beard – Senior Youth Worker who runs The Door’s open access you clubs in Cam and Dursley as well as supporting students in Rednock School said “I am joining Anne and Paddy to do the inflatable 5k as it looks like a good fun challenge, and it will be great to tackle it together and raise awareness and funds for The Door to continue to give vital support to young people in the community.”

Operations and Engagement Manager – Anne Townsend who is usually found in The Door’s offices keeping things running behind the scenes, added: “We all face obstacles every day, big and small things that get in the way of us reaching our full potential, so what better kind of way to raise funds and awareness for The Door’s work breaking down barriers for young people than to take on an obstacle course. I am looking forward to it, but it’s certainly going to be a challenge for me, I’m definitely looking forward to the finish line!”

Paddy Beames – Shop Assistant at The Door Shop and star of @DoorShopStroud’s Instagram said, “I wanted to do something I wouldn’t usually go for, and it looked like something I could simultaneously have fun doing and challenge myself with.”

So if you are able, please do donate today at thedoor.org.uk/5km to show your support for Noah, Paddy and Anne

Every penny and pound really does count and will go straight to where it is most needed, supporting The Door’s community youth work projects across the Stroud District and South Cotswolds. Offering young people safe spaces, postive role models and above all hope for a brighter future.

Find out more about The Door at thedoor.org.uk or find them on social media @TheDoorStroud