A SPONSORED walk in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is being held at the National Trust's Cotehele Estate on Sunday, October 18.

Participants have a choice of two routes — a four-mile yomp around the estate or a 1.5-mile level walk alongside the river, which is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Janine Sargent, the charity's regional fundraiser in the south west said: 'As well as enjoying a scenic stroll, you will be able to meet some of the south west's working hearing dogs and hearing dog puppies, so please join us and help to raise funds to train more of these special dogs.'

There will be a commemorative medal and a certificate for every participant. Well behaved dogs are welcome and will receive a special treat of their own at the end of the walk.

Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children/OAPs and participants are encouraged to raise as much money as possible.

To participate, contact Janine on 01208 79786 or email

[email protected]">[email protected] no later than Monday, October 5.

l A guided walk to look at the work of the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust, followed by a light lunch, is being held on Tuesday, October 13.

This walk will provide a chance to catch up with the work of the trust and find out how it is progressing with its project to improve the bloodlines of the native Dartmoor ponies.

The walk will be led by Liz Miall. Participants should meet at Brimpts Farm at 10am.

Booking required. For more information call Fiona Senior on 01822 890646.