GEOFFREY Cox, MP for Torridge and West Devon, joined an intrepid band of about 20 local supporters of the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity in Holsworthy Square recently for a sponsored walk around the town.

The group included Holsworthy Mayor, Eliz­abeth Squire, Portreeve, Major Mike Johns, and Mayor's Cadet, Sergeant Rebecca Ede, as well as supporters of all ages.

Mr Cox said: "Mac­millan Cancer Support is a much loved and wonderful charity, and it was a very enjoyable and healthy way to spend a Sunday afternoon in good company and for a very worthwhile cause."