The deputy lieutenant of Oxfordshire and her husband are set to take on a tandem cycling challenge in support of a visual impairment charity.

Moira and Stephen Darlington will cycle 24km in Oxfordshire on April 9, representing the county's 24,000 visually impaired residents, in support of MyVision.

Ms Darlington is a patron of the charity and has a longstanding history of community participation.

She moved to Oxford in 1985 and has since shaped many social initiatives.

Donations can be made to the charity via Just Giving.

Ms Darlington said: "I got involved with MyVision through the lieutenancy as one of 40 deputies who work across the county engaging and encouraging a variety of organisations on behalf of His Majesty the King.

"When I was invited to be a patron I was delighted.

"I have been so impressed with the work MyVision does supporting people with visual impairment such as getting them online and offering opportunities to socialise and exercise.

"I therefore decided to take part in this fundraising work separate from my work as a deputy lieutenant.

"I am really grateful to my husband for his support with this too - I owe him."

Sight loss affects more than two million people in the UK.

The funds raised through this event will provide assistance to those who are visually impaired, promoting independent, active lifestyles.