Poppy Run at Middleton Park: The best photos of the Royal British Legion event in Leeds

By Mark Lavery

Published 26th Oct 2021, 04:45 BST

Updated 31st Oct 2021, 19:28 BST

Dozens of people took part in an annual Poppy Run event at Middleton Park on Saturday (Oct 30) to help support current and ex members of the armed forces.

Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding was there to capture the action.

Phoebe Brooks, six, of Gildersome.

Runners approaching a swan in Middleton Park

Tilly the dog running with her poppy attached

Runners at the start of the race.

Runners observing a minute's silence before the run.

Tina Townsend and Shaun Ashton of Rothwell with their giant poppy

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