CORONARY heart disease is a major problem locally but easy exercise is a way of avoiding it.
Wigan's Steps to Health venture has joined forces with the British Heart Foundation to promote physical activity and raise funds to improve prevention, research and facilities for sufferers.
On Sunday, September 19 at 10am a sponsored walk begins from Pennington Flash Country Park along the canal and back to the Flash.
An alternative shorter walk distance of four miles has also been mapped out. The walk is open to anyone, even dogs on leads.
A similar walk begins at 10am at Trencherfield Mill, Wigan taken in Haigh Hall and an eight mile canal towpath trek. Transport is available for those choosing a four mile route.
To register and to obtain sponsor forms contact Ian Jenkins on 0161 653 3368.
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