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PEOPLE in Chard are being urged to strap on their walking shoes toraise money for disadvantaged children in Romania.
Project Romania is organising a sponsored walk along the Bridgwaterto Taunton canal on August 16 to boost funds for a special visit.
The Chard-based charity is bringing a group of traditional dancersand musicians to the town for a week-long exchange programme fromSeptember 3-10.
Around 35 children and 10 adults from the commune of Seica Mare inTransylvania are embarking on the trip, which will tie in withChard's twinning with the commune.
Project Romania is working with Chard Mayor Martin Wale tocelebrate the diversity of culture in the town and the dancers willperform at the twinning ceremony.
They will also be one of the main attractions when the Tour OfBritain kicks off from Chard on September 9.