STAFF from family-owned garden centres are preparing to take part in a mammoth charity walk across the county.

The event on September 9 will call at all three Tates of Sussex sites.

The walk will start at 8am at Mayberry Garden Centre in Portslade, go via Devils Dyke and the Jack and Jill Windmills, aiming to reach South Downs Nurseries in Hassocks, by midday before continuing to Paradise Park Newhaven to finish at 8pm.

All monies go to the Budding Foundation, a charity helping young people.

To donate go to the Just Living website.