A 100-metre slip'n'slide is coming to Leicester this summer

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A 100-metre slip'n'slide will be helping to raise money for the Loros hospice at a family event this summer.

The popular ride will be at this year's Family Fun Day at Leicester Racecourse on Sunday, August 7.

Loros fundraising co-ordinator Laura Fitzsawyer said: "Slip'n'slides are brilliant fun and we wanted to do one to raise money for the hospice.

"Leicester Racecourse have always been really supportive of us and we asked them about putting on an event with a slip'n'slide and they said we should bring one to the Family Fun Day, which is great because there should be in the region of about 10,000 people there."

 

Visitors with swimming costumes will be able to pay £3 for a single go on the slip'n'slide or £8 to have three goes. The real enthusiasts can pay £10 and get to slide all day long.

 

 

The fire and rescue service will be at the top of the slide providing the water.

Laura said: "All you need for a slip'n'slide is a slight incline and then the water pushes you down.

"The fire service have kindly agreed to provide the water with their hoses.

"We will also be selling inflatables like dolphins and whales that people will be able to ride down the slide.

"It's going to be for adults and children and changing rooms will be provided.

"It's should be really good fun and make it a great day out."

The Family Fun Day will take place between 10am and 4pm and there will be horses taking part in flat racing on the day, as well as pony rides, stilt walkers, fire displays, face-painting and some superhero visitors.

And if the slip'n'slide isn't enough for adrenalin junkies, there will also be a bungee run, a gladiator arena, jousting, an activity castle and a fun run.

Entry to the Family Fun Day will be free for children and cost £10 for adults.

To buy tickets online click here

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[DB11]

10,000 people there? Nah mate they'll be going to Wembley to watch Leicester in the Community Shield

[Wymsey]

Great idea.

 

LOROS are a great local charity; if I were a patient or knew someone who needed the type of support they specialise in, I'd certainly choose them over any of the nearby hospitals.

[Bayfox]

10,000 people there? Nah mate they'll be going to Wembley to watch Leicester in the Community Shield

 

Not the best timing hey.