The trust is looking to fill the last few places on its 24-hour Three Peaks Challenge, which takes place from September 12-14 – an event where participants will tackle the UK's three highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland in 24 hours.

Participants are provided with all the support required before, during and after the challenge; including training, dietary and fundraising advice, regular challenge updates, a fully qualified safety team, accommodation, celebratory meal and 15 per cent discount at Cotswold Outdoor stores.

To register, call 0845 120 4530 for a free information pack or visit www.meningitis-trust.org/walking/walking.html. The deadline for registering for the 24-hour event is August 15.


Experts to lead migraine talks

To help launch Migraine Awareness Week, national charity Migraine Action is hosting an education day in Leeds on Saturday, September 6.

The event at Leeds University will include a talk from Dr Susan Bradford, a GP from Sheffield with a specialist interest in migraine who will cover the latest news on preventative medicine and treatments. Dr Saul Berkovitz, consultant physician at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, will also be giving a talk on complementary medicines in migraine management. The meeting will take place at The University House, Cromer Terrace, between 10am and 3pm. There is a charge of £10 per person with refreshments.

To book your place, call Migraine Action on 0116 275 8317, email info@ migraine.org.uk or visit www.migraine.org.uk


Acupuncture all can afford

A new acupuncture clinic is due to open in Pocklington at the beginning of September which will see patients being treated communally to keep costs low.

Acupuncturist Christopher Pomfrett says treating patients in a community setting is more akin to how acupuncture is given in China.

The clinic will operate a sliding scale of fees, so those on low incomes pay less than those with a higher income. The sliding fee scale will be £30 for the initial consultation, including the first treatment, with subsequent treatments costing £10, £15 or £18, depending on what patients can afford. Patients will not be asked about their income.

For more information, call 07951 777136.