PEOPLE looking to keep fit and help support Chester Zoo at the same time can enter a brand new running event. The Chester Zoo 10k event has been launched and is due to take place on Sunday, October 31. The unique course will see runners go through the zoo before heading out on to surrounding closed roads, through the hamlet of Picton and the village of Wervin before returning inside the zoo for the finish. A total of 25 per cent from each entry fee will go towards Chester Zoo to continue its conservation work. The event, organised by RunThrough, which holds a large number of UK running races including the Cheshire 10k on October 16 and the Running GP at Oulton Park on August 8, will see competitors have included in their entry free admission to Chester Zoo, a unique zoo-themed medal, a free RunThrough kit technical T-shirt and goodie bag, as well as official chip timed results.
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Posted on February 7th, 2021
KAMALIKA PIERIS
Don Philip
Rupasinghe Gunawardene (1901-1972) was born at Boralugoda, Avissawella, in
Hevagam korale. Hewagam Korale, as its
name indicates, had produced many brave hewayo. Philip’s father, Don Jakolis
Rupasinghe Gunawardene was known as ‘Boralugoda Ralahamy’. Boralugoda Ralahamy was
a vidane arachchi.
The
Boralugoda clan was known for their generosity and religious patronage, said
Ananda Meegama. They had strong connections to the Buddhist clergy and the
temples of the area and Philip was brought up in this atmosphere, said Ananda
Meegama.
The family
had deep anti imperialist roots, as well. Philip’s father had been sentenced to