The Kennet and Avon Canal and River Thames are to stage one of the country's most popular and oldest water-based competitions during the Easter break.
The 56th Devizes To Westminster International Canoe Marathon will take place from April 9 to April 11.
The Arthritis Research Campaign, the largest specific arthritis charity, and the fourth largest medical charity in the UK, would like to hear from anyone who has received a place in this year's event who would like to raise funds for them.
People often think of arthritis as an elderly person's disease but it is a condition that is as likely to hit fit, young sports people as anyone else in society.
More than seven million adults in the UK suffer from long-term health problems due to arthritis-related illnesses.
Call regional appeal manager Steve Chesworth on 01225 315542 or email s.chesworth@arc.org.uk
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