MARIE Curie Cancer Care is organising events to raise money for patients in Bury.

Opportunities to take part in overseas challenges or the Great 500 bike race in September are open to budding adventurers and cyclists in the town.

Places are available for a five-day trip along Peru's Inca Trail to the famous 'lost city' of Machu Picchu and a nine-day trip to the Great Wall of China this autumn. The cycle challenge will see 500 British cyclists travelling on five stunning cycle routes across Poland and eastern Europe.

Local fundraising manager Stephen Tongue said: "We really need people's support so that we can continue our vital work."

Contact Stephen Tongue on 255 2805, 07798 638127 or by e-mail at stephen.tongue@mariecurie.org.uk