AN EVENT is being held this weekend in South Zeal to help raise the final cash needed to improve access on a part of Dartmoor.

Back in 2005, more than 100 metres of boardwalk was completed to improve access across a section of Pixies Moor on the north side of Cosdon above South Zeal.

Led by a Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) ranger, the local Sticklepath and Okehampton Conservation Group spent several weeks constructing each section of the wooden boardwalk before joining them all together on site to create a relatively unobtrusive structure, enabling access across this interesting valley mire.

Only small sections were covered in weld mesh in order to give a better grip for walkers during wet weather but at times, following prolonged wet weather, the rest of the boardwalk could become quite slippery.

With so many financial constraints on the authority and greater priorities elsewhere, it was considered inappropriate to spend any more DNPA money on this project.

However, a local group, Paul's Tuesday Walkers, decided a more positive approach was needed to solve this problem and set about raising funds.

Some of the funds have been raised and some work completed but a further £300 is required to finish the entire length.

A quiz and raffle is being put on to raise the rest of the money.

This is taking place on Sunday (October 16) at the King's Arms, South Zeal, starting at 8pm.