THE twists and turns of York Maze were today helping an East Yorkshire woman prepare for a trek along the Great Wall of China.

Gail McGregor, from Pocklington, will be training for her charity walk in aid of Alzheimer’s Society by spending the day walking the twisting pathways of York Maze as part of the maze’s charity fun day.

She said: “Combating Alzheimer’s is close to my heart. I volunteer at a dementia care home and I’ve witnessed first-hand the incredible work that the Alzheimer’s Society does. Another reason for this trip is in memory of my grandad, an Alzheimer’s sufferer, whom we sadly lost in March.”

Tom Pearcy, from York Maze, said: “We are delighted to be able to help Gail with her fundraising efforts. In preparation for her walk along the Great Wall of China, we’ve set Gail the challenge of walking every inch of the York Maze pathways.”