actress Jenny Agutter, best known for her performance in the great British classic film The Railway Children, is to renew her links with the movie and raise cash for charity at the same time.

Jenny, who spent weeks in the Worth valley 30 years ago shooting the film, is due to visit Haworth on Sunday, September 17, to launch a six-mile sponsored walk in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

She is a carrier of the faulty gene which causes CF and her niece, Rachel, suffers from the disease.

The circular walk will take in ten of the locations used in the 1970 film, including Three Chimneys -- the Yorkshire home of the Railway Children, together with Oakworth Station and Mr Perks's cottage.

Jenny says: "The Cystic Fibrosis Trust really needs your support as it strives to find a cure for this dreadful illness which affects over 7,000 babies, children and young adults in the UK.

"Since the trust was formed in 1964, the average life expectancy has risen from just five years to 31."

She is calling on people who want to take part in the walk to contact the CFT to get an official invitation from her.

Later in the day she will attend a family fun day at Haworth Park, which will run from noon.

Susan Crossley, CFT regional manager, said: "The idea for the walk came to me when I was in the Tourist Information Centre in Bradford and saw the Railway Children Walk leaflet. I did it and had a really good day, and I thought it would be ideal for a sponsored walk."

She contacted Jenny, who was delighted to help and she is looking forward to returning to Haworth.

People who enter will receive a certificate from Jenny and she will launch the event and greet walkers when they return, before spending time in the park.

People wanting an information pack and registration form should contact Susan Crossley on 01274 882898 or e-mail her on scrossley@cftrust.orq.uk.