SPARE a thought, when you roll out of bed tomorrow morning, for Andrew Davis and Adie Cornes.

They'll be ready to cycle from Worcester to Birmingham, come rain or shine, to say thanks to the staff at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital who've been caring for Andrew's daughter, Lauren, since she was just three days old.

Just weeks before the annual Children in Need extravaganza, it's a timely reminder for the vast majority of us that there are many, many people who are worse off than ourselves.

Although Lauren needs more treatment before medics find out what's causing her condition, Andrew and his partner, Adie's daughter Amanda, may reflect the same.

There's a fair chance that such will be the case while they're on the road because, having spent so much time at the hospital, they know how important it is to strengthen the sometimes fragile system which keeps the children alive.

Andrew and Adie have already raised around £500 before turning a wheel, with pledges for more coming in. That's why we make no apologies for nudging your consience today.

There's no understandable reason why, when you drive to the shops today or tomorrow, you shouldn't think twice about the packet of 20 you're about to buy and decide to donate it to the pedalling pair instead. Just 100 people doing that would almost double their total.

Likewise the weekly Lottery ticket. For every £1 you send Lauren's way, you might be denying yourself the chance of becoming a millionaire. But you'll feel richer for the sacrifice.

IT'S been too many years to remember since a Worcester City manager could begin to consider challenging for the Dr Martens league title.

But, as they prepared for FA Cup action today, that's exactly what John Barton can do.... and a decent Cup run wouldn't hurt either.