THE seventh annual Walk The Wye sponsored walk event, on May 10, and organised by the Rotary Clubs of Monmouth, Chepstow and Ross on Wye, will again be raising funds for the breast cancer research team at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff.

There are six different walks to choose from, along the banks of the River Wye, with distances to suit everybody, from two miles up to 15 miles. In addition there is the Wye Valley Views walk that takes walkers high above the river, to include the Kymin, Buck Stone and Suck Stone viewpoints.

Why not select a walk, ask your friends to join you, and enjoy some time out amongst the wonderful Wye Valley scenery.

The format is the same as in previous years. Walkers will meet at Monmouth Show Ground and buses will take them to the start of their chosen walk. They will then walk back to the show ground on the paths alongside the river.

Rotarian Norman Williams commented "The Rotary Clubs of Monmouth, Chepstow and Ross on Wye believe that research into a cure for breast cancer is a very worthy cause to support.

Every year, thousands of women, and some men, are diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost everybody knows somebody who has been affected by breast cancer, either directly or through a relative or friend or work colleague. Survival rates are improving but much more research is needed to ultimately defeat it.

Walkers who have taken part in our six previous walk events have raised over £61,000 in sponsorship for breast cancer research. We hope to increase that total this year."

The entry fee for this year's event is just £5, to cover organisational costs. (includes free parking at Monmouth Show Ground and free buses to take walkers to the start of their chosen walk).

All details, including on line and postal entry forms, can be found at www.walkthewye.com.

Or alternatively, please telephone Rotarian Pete Walters on 01600 860399.