A HAPPY Valley star will take part in a run to aid a hospice which helps families across the Bradford district. 

Actor Rhys Connah, who played Ryan in the hit BBC drama, has signed up for the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice Colour Run.

Taking place at Greenhead Park in Huddersfield from 11am on June 8, the event will see up to 1,000 participants take on an easy 3km or 5km walk, jog or run while being showered in clouds of coloured powder - making it look like they have gone through a rainbow.

Rhys is an ambassador for the hospice, which supports babies and children with life-shortening conditions and their families.

He said: "I've heard great things about the Colour Run. 

"It will definitely be the biggest Forget Me Not event I've been to.

"I'm looking forward to being part of the incredible community of families and supporters who will be gathering, hearing people's stories, sharing some laughs and good times - and, of course, getting colourful."

Alison Parker, relationship manager at Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, said: "Rhys is incredibly generous with his time. 

"We're thrilled that he'll be joining us for the day."

Tickets for the Colour Run can be bought at www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/colourrun