Enter now for the Duxford Soapbox Derby

The Duxford Soapbox Derby, run in aid of Cancer Research UK, will take place on September 1 with competitors taking part in a crazy dash around the village of in anything from a wheelbarrow to an old iron bath.

The event, now in its seventh year, has so far raised a staggering £51,600. Pam Hill (57) from Duxford village, joined together with local friends to put on the village event in memory of her husband Phil Hill who passed away from cancer in July 2013 aged just 51, after he was diagnosed with throat cancer in December 2012.

The Duxford Soapbox Derby competitors are hoping to raise significant funds for life-saving research to help more men, women and children in Cambridgeshire and across the UK. Jo Marriott, Cancer Research UK’s local fundraising manager for Cambridgeshire, said: “We are absolutely delighted that the Soapbox fundraisers have kept the derby going and have decided to keep raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

“The Soapbox Derby is a fantastic day for the whole village. The group have been working very hard to put together a full weekend of activities to raise money for pioneering research taking place in Cambridgeshire. I am looking forward to seeing all of the carts on the day and helping to judge the prize for best fancy dress again this year!”

For anyone wanting to take part organisers are still accepting entries to the race on Sunday 1st September, but applications must be received by 31st August. If you would like to compete in the derby or volunteer to help run the event you will also find all the information you need at https://www.duxfordsoapboxderby.co.uk/participating/register.