A Pilates studio is to keep its doors open for 24 hours as part of a charity fundraiser.

Winchester Pilates will be open from 12pm on Friday, October 11, for the event in aid of Winchester Hospice.

The challenge will see long-time member Dave Morris participate in 24 hours of Pilates classes.

To support Dave, the studio will be open for members and the general public to participate in classes for a donation to the charity.

Local Pilates instructors and personal trainers are also invited to get involved by leading sessions.

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Owner of Winchester Pilates Sam Parsons is supporting Dave with his challenge (Image: Winchester Pilates) Attendees will also have the chance to compete in fun and engaging Pilates challenges, with prizes awarded for mastering some of the toughest moves.

Sam Parsons, owner of Winchester Pilates, said: "We’re so excited to open the studio for 24 hours and support Dave in this epic challenge. We think it could be a world first.

"Winchester Hospice is such an important local charity, and this is going to be a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together, raise funds, and push our physical limits for a great cause."

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Dave said: "Winchester Hospice is close to my heart through family experience and I wanted to do something with Sam and Winchester Pilates to help raise awareness and money for such a great cause.

"Maybe 24 hours of Pilates was not my first thought but with everyone's support, I'm sure I'll make it."

Jo Westerman, fundraising officer at Winchester Hospice, said: "What a fantastic challenge. And I’m delighted to see that long-time hospice supporter Dave Morris will be taking on the full 24-hour challenge.

"It’s wonderful to see such a unique event open to the whole of Winchester to join in with. The hospice is here for the whole community and a large proportion of our funding to care for local people comes from that very same community, so I’m delighted to see everyone come together through this event to help raise funds for the charity."

The event will also feature local businesses providing prizes and nourishment for participants, with all proceeds going directly to the hospice.

Winchester Pilates invites everyone, from seasoned Pilates enthusiasts to complete beginners, to join in the 24-hour challenge.