THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND are organizing a fund-raising walk across Morecambe Bay on September 29. The three hour walk to Grange-over-Sands is led by the official Queen's Guide, Cedric Robinson. Details 01704 821279.

THE RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION - BOLTON GROUP has now resumed its walking programme. The Saturday coach ramble will be going to the Peak District from August until February 2002. For further details phone 699737. For further details about the Sunday coach ramble phone 0161 764 7286. The local footpath walks, which are about four miles, take place on the second Sunday of each month. For further details phone 692458 in the evenings.