dressed as clowns raise money for the Theodora Children's Trust.  Bring along four friends or family members to laugh at your fashion blunders and cheer you on - but make sure you all arrive at the same time to guarantee admittance. Bring a picnic and make

muddy is a must. This tricky nine-mile cross-country challenge seems like an endless adventure and takes you over fields, steps, stiles, gateways and even gravestones. With a goody bag at the end, it won't only be children enjoying the loot of the year

expect an unforgettable race whatever the result, with a course that explores Liverpool City Centre in a route meandering from the Liver Buildings to the Town Hall. There's also a mini-dash for children. Santa suits and T-shirts are included and all

have switched to a healthier diet, it doesn't mean your work colleagues, friends or family have as well. When cakes get brought into the office every Friday or if your children insist on eating crisps, then temptation will strike from time to time