THE Walking the way to Health One Step at a Time series of short walks will set off from Staveley Mill Yard on Sunday at 11am, for a two-mile stroll around the village; on Tuesday, also at 11am, meet at Kendal Leisure Centre for a walk along the canal path and on Thursday from 2pm a walk from Kirkland to Fletcher Park (suitable for wheelchair users) will set off from Peppercorn Lane car park. For details, call 01539-729511.

GO BATTY tonight (Friday) from 9pm when a National Trust warden leads a late evening walk beside Windermere with the aim of seeing (and hearing) some nocturnal flying animals. Call 015394-36269 to book.