Orange was the colour of the day at a fundraising event held ahead of Halloween.

Ilford Recorder: Fundraisers set off on the Haven House Pumpkin PlodFundraisers set off on the Haven House Pumpkin Plod (Image: Archant)

Youngsters and their families dressed up for Haven House Children’s Hospice’s first Pumpkin Plod, which took place in Woodford Green yesterday.

The fun kicked off at the hospice, in High Road, at 2pm, with activities including face and nail painting, a lucky dip, games and a warm-up.

The 5k walk, which had a 2k option for small children, then began at 4pm.

Hospice staff used the hashtag #pumpkinplod all throughout the event.

Ilford Recorder: Fundraisers Dan, Maxine and Kai Davies at the Pumpkin PlodFundraisers Dan, Maxine and Kai Davies at the Pumpkin Plod (Image: Archant)