WHEN the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Councillor Vilma Collins, needed a couple of young helpers to start a charity walk, she knew exactly where to go.
She asked grandchildren Jonathan, nine, and Caitlin, four, to join her on the Topping Toddle, which takes place on Sunday, to raise money for her civic fund.
The route begins and ends at the Guisborough Walkway Centre and follows forest tracks and footpaths to the top of Roseberry Topping.
The return route is across fields and byways and through Guisborough woods.
Army cadets from Saltburn Detachment C Company have volunteered to be marshals.
Coun Collins said: "I won't be able to do the whole walk, but my family have promised they will complete it. I think the walk is a great idea and I'm hoping lots of people will join in, but I'm afraid my ankle won't allow me to complete the walk."
The event will raise money for the lifeboat stations at Redcar and Teesmouth, the St John Ambulance and a number of other charities.
Entry is £3, or £1 for the under-12s, and registration can take place on the day.
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