Skiers from the district are being invited to take part in a charity skiing challenge to help the British Heart Foundation.

The Heartfeat Ski Challenge 2007 takes place from March 8 to 11, with the aim of skiing one million vertical metres in three countries in three days.

Participants will ski on some of the premier ski slopes in France, Switzerland and Italy.

For further information call BHF on 0800 917 6976.