AN ENDURO challenge is being held to raise funds in aid of former Marine James Wright from Weymouth who was killed in Afghanistan.

The cycle challenge is being held on June 3 at Roger’s Hill Farm near Puddletown.

It is a three-hour event with the aim at riding as many laps as possible on courses for experienced and novice riders.

Entry fee is £12 in advance or £15 on the day.

It starts at 11am.

Former Wey Valley school pupil James, 22, was killed in Afghanistan last year.

For more details go to Mud Sweat and Gears on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth and the Great Western Industrial Estate in Dorchester, or ring 01305 784849.