GET a sweat on during a five-hour fitness marathon to support the community and raise money for charity.

Perdiswell Park Golf Course is hosting the active event on Saturday (July 6) at the Bilford Road leisure centre's main sports arena from 10am to 3pm in aid of Parkinsons UK, WheelPower and Marie Curie Cancer Research.

It will feature a wide variety of fitness sessions, including four hours of body combat and an hour of body balance.

David Pugh, contract manager at the golf course, said: "We are very excited to be hosting the charity fitness marathon. The event will promote the importance fitness whilst showing that exercise can be really fun.

"Hopefully we will be able to raise an impressive amount of money for three incredibly worth causes."

Tickets cost £10 and can be booked in advance to purchased on the day.

For more information, go to 1life.co.uk or call 01905 457189.