<p><br /> The Weasley twins from Harry Potter have swapped Quidditch for running as they took part in the Thames Hospicecare Santa Dash.<br /> </p><p><br /> James and Oliver Phelps, famed for playing Fred and George Weasley in the series of Harry Potter films, set off with 675 runners in Swinley Forest - where scenes for all the Harry Potter films, including the recently released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows were filmed.<br /> </p><p><br /> Hanging up their capes in favour of a Santa suit, the twins said they were delighted to have started the Hospice's popular annual event:<br /> </p><p><br /> Thames Hospicecare provides a palliative care service to local people dealing with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families and carers.<br /> </p>
