A JOG English teacher inspired hundreds of students, staff and the wider community to raise money for great causes by launching the area’s first ever ‘Colour Mile’ at her old school.

Amid a riot of neon paint showers, 260 people took part in Hungerford’s first Colour Mile fun run – a spectacular event hosted by John O’Gaunt School and organised by English teacher Kelly Delaney.

Kelly hosted the event to raise money for Prospect Hospice in Swindon, where her mother was cared for before passing away in 2015.

The rest of the money raised went to JOG’s Parents and Students Association.

During the run, participants of all ages were showered with neon paint powder, making the rainbow dash a brilliant spectacle. There was a also a barbecue, bouncy castle and refreshments, plus other fun and attractions.

Ms Delaney said afterwards: “I feel it went really well. Everyone had a great day and I heard nothing but good things about the whole event.

“We ended up with 260 entries, which was amazing, and they were all ages, which was great to see.”