WYRE Forest supporters of Macmillan Cancer Relief are being urged not to let the foot and mouth crisis stop them going the extra mile for charity.

The Macmillan Miles Challenge, which will take place between May 19 and 27, involves people running, swimming or walking a mile - or even something more inventive such as knitting a mile-long scarf.

And organisers have come up with a "foot and mouth-friendly" list of challenges to encourage people in hard-hit rural areas to take part.

The event last year raised more than £370,000 nationally. More information is available on 0845 602 1490.