Hundreds of kids pay homage to Eric Morecambe with special centenary celebration fun run

Hundreds of school pupils performed the trademark 'Bring Me Sunshine' dance on the Promenade during a fun run to celebrate Eric Morecambe's centenary.

Morecambe Bay Academy’s Eric Morecambe Run on Friday afternoon be started by Gary and Gail Morecambe, Eric's children.

The fun run started at the Eric statue on Friday afternoon and finished at the school on Dallam Avenue, performing the trademark Morecambe and Wise skip on their way past Eric’s statue.

This event supported by Morecambe Town Council, was part of a programme of official events to mark the 100th birthday of the legendary TV comedian, who was born and brought up in the town.

Students, teachers, Eric's family, people lining the Prom to support the fun runners, and police all got into the 'Bring Me Sunshine' spirit.

The event also saw Lesley Fountain, wife of Eric's chauffeur the late Mike Fountain, create 130 special 'Happy 100th Birthday Eric' sunshine pebbles that were left around and about for people to find.

Read more about the Eric 100 anniversary celebrations here

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