WALKS organised through the Wear Walking for Health scheme take place next week.

Etherley Pathfinders meet at the cricket club on Wednesday (April 2) at 10.15am to tackle a five mile moderate route. Walkers should take refreshments. The group meets every fortnight at the same time.

Weekly walks in Willington are on Mondays at 1.30pm from the Resource Centre.

A West Auckland group meets on Wednesdays at 10am at the Village Centre.

For more information telephone Lynn Wilson at Wear Valley District Council, 01388-765555, l.wilson@wearvalley.gov.uk.