ONE of the most popular events to appear in the county’s calendar is set to be revived – but will be given a modern twist.

Each year throughout the nineties, people across the county turned out in force to support the annual Jailbreak event, which saw teams – often sporting garish fancy dress – gather at Wormelow’s Park Hall and Hereford’s Racecourse before being driven to a mystery destination anywhere in the UK from where they had to make their own way back.

That tradition is set to be revived next year but will take a different name, ‘Technobreak’, to reflect its modern twist, with mobile phones becoming a crucial part of the fun.

Organised by Violet River, made up of Terri Pugh and Lyndsey Smith who both live in Hereford, Technobreak is lined up to take place on July 30, 2017 and the pair hope to raise lots of money for charity.

Ms Pugh said: “The old Jailbreak was massive and we wanted to put on a charity event and it made sense to try and revive that one.

“It was always one of those things that every year people got excited about.

“But we are going to bring it up to date as well and make it modern.”

There will be challenges incorporating the use of technology and organisers will also be able to track teams taking part.

“It’s a little bit challenging but there is a massive charity aspect to it as well and it’s always been based around having fun,” Ms Pugh said.

Money will be raised for two charities, one local, one national, and there will also be a community pot which groups and causes can apply to nearer the event.

Registration is open until May and there is a £200 fee per team of four.

Further funds are expected to be raised by teams through sponsorship.

Head online to technobreak.co.uk to register.