DOZENS of dogs and their handlers are to take part in a sponsored walk through a wooded riverside area to raise money for four good causes.

They will cover several miles in Flatts Wood beside the Tees in Barnard Castle on Saturday, March 5.

The event is being organised by Barnard Castle Dog Training Club.

Money raised will be divided between the town's Christmas lights fund, Cotherstone play scheme, Teesdale branch of Riding for the Disabled and Sarda, a charity which deals with search-and-rescue dogs.

Details and sponsor forms are available by calling 07890-946287, or sending a sae to 7 Castle Terrace, Bowes near Barnard Castle, DL12 9LD.