TWO health initiatives are teaming up for a walking event in Hamsterley Forest at the weekend.

Volunteers from Wear Walking for Health, in Wear Valley, and Walking for Life in Teesdale will lead two treks in the forest on Sunday morning.

There is a choice of three-and-a-half or four-and-a-half mile routes and both are described as moderate.

The first starts next to the pond at Bedburn at 10am, although walkers should meet at 9.45.

Walkers choosing the shorter route should meet at 10am.

For details, contact Lynn Wilson, on (01388) 765555, or Jacqueline Hehir, on 07909 503339 or (01833) 696374.