A LAUNCESTON man, whose daughter is diabetic, is urging people to 'Walk the Extra Mile' for Diabetes UK.

Diabetes UK, the national organisation for diabetics, has raised funds and awareness of diabetes by co-ordinating a 'Walk in the Park' for several years. There was no 'walk' in Cornwall until Phil Duke of Ladycross, Launceston organised one in 2006.

Since then there has been a walk in Cornwall every year and this year's event will be at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge on June 28, and will be called 'Walk the Extra Mile'.

The walk, approximately three/four miles long, will be held from 11am to 3pm. It is wheelchair friendly and participants are welcome to take along their dogs.

There will be a bbq and refreshments, the proceeds from which will go to SKYP (Supporting Kernow Young Diabetics).

To register or for more information please call Phil Duke on 01566 776141 or email [email protected]">[email protected].