LUDLOW 15/30 MILE CHALLENGE WALK – Saturday, July 11. Start at the green by Dinham Bridge (GR 507744) below Ludlow Castle. The 30-mile walk starts from 8am, drinks and registration from 7.30am. The 15-mile walk starts at 10am. The finish is at Ludlow Assembly Rooms, off Castle Square, where there will be a buffet meal with a free beer available from 2.30pm. The route for either 30 or 15 miles is beautiful undulating Shropshire/Herefordshire countryside. For an entry form, send an SAE to Joan Birkett, 22A Temeside, Ludlow SY8 1PB, or email ludlowchallenge@aol.com.

Closing date is June 27 unless fully subscribed beforehand (places are limited). No entries on the day. No runners or dogs. Enquiries to Joan on 01584 873249. Entry fee £11, including food and water en-route, buffet meal and certificate.

MODEL RAILWAYS – An exhibition of model railways with 11 layouts and static displays will be held at the Ludlow Conference Centre on Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm.

Enquiries to 01588 672145.