Beat is on as zumba fans raise cash

HUNDREDS of dancers grooved to the beats at the country's biggest 'zumbathon' to raise money for charity.

More than 30 instructors led 200 participants in a four-hour long dance and fitness extravaganza in aid of YorkillHospital's Radio Lollipop. People of all ages took part at the Glasgow hospital's car park.

Gemma McNaughton, from Zumba Kilbarchan, hosted the work-out which combines Latin dance and international music and raised £3600.

Gemma said: "Zumba has really taken off in Scotland and there are now tens of thousands who just love it."

Organiser Loren McKirdy, Radio Lollipop fundraising coordinator, said: "It was amazing, the sun came out and everyone loved it."