A PAIR of energetic fundraisers are planning a long-distance walk to help the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Pam Baird and Brian Aspin are taking part in a 100-mile 48-hour walk organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA), which starts from Ripon College on Saturday.

Mrs Baird, 53 and Mr Aspin, 52, both from Harrogate, are now appealing for supporters to sponsor them.

"We are looking forward to the challenge and plan to walk through the night," said Mrs Baird, a medical secretary at Harrogate District Hospital.

"The LDWA have check-points where volunteers provide food, drink, plasters and Vaseline, and a lot of support and encouragement which I'm sure will be welcomed."

Would-be sponsors can contact Mrs Baird on (01423) 553744.