CIVIC leaders will step out for charity in the inaugural Three Towns Sponsored Walk on Sunday.

Bewdley mayor Carol Gittins and her Stourport and Kidderminster counterparts, Michael Grinnall and John Stevens, will take part in the event to boost their mayoral charities.

The public have been encouraged to join the 12-mile trek and help create a carnival atmosphere.

Mrs Gittins, who is collecting money for Dial-a-Ride and minibuses for Age Concern, will leave Bewdley Town Hall at 8.30am to walk to Stourport and on to Kidderminster.

Stourport walkers will leave with Mr Grinnall - whose charities are Headway and Stourport Social Day Centre - from the civic centre at 9.30am.

They are expected to reach Kidderminster approximately two hours later before heading off to Bewdley.

For details of the Kidderminster walk contact Mr Stevens on 01562 751179. Sponsorship forms are available by contacting 01299 877214.