Trust's canal challenge

Bath: Homelessness charity the Genesis Trust is inviting peopleto join its Canal Challenge, which is now in its fifth year.

The charity is looking for more than 100 participants to besponsored to cycle, run, canoe or walk the 12-mile route from TheGeorge in Bathampton to the Cross Guns at Avoncliffe and back onApril 18 at 10.30am. Alternatively, people can complete the six-mile route from Dundas Aqueduct to the Cross Guns and back.

Trust director Paul Solly said: "It is a beautiful walk or cyclealong the canal and a fantastic way to raise money for the homelessand disadvantaged in Bath. Last year we raised nearly pounds4,000and this year we hope to raise more than pounds5,000."

For a registration form for the challenge visit www.genesistrust. org.uk, ring Lynne Hardy on 01225 463549, or pickup a form at The Wood Works at 1-3 James St West.