DOZENS of staff members at a local primary school will be putting on their walking boots this weekend in a bid to raise funds for a teacher whose husband has been diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours.

Around 30 teachers and staff from Joseph Locke Primary School will head to Mam Tor in Castleton tomorrow in honour of Oliver Wood, whose wife Faye works at the school as a SENCO.

In 2019, Oliver was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the family recently received the devastating news that no further treatments are possible.

Richard Shaw, assistant head at school, told the Chronicle: “We’re doing the walk because Faye’s husband is really ill.

“He is undergoing treatment and we’re wanting to do all we can to raise as much money as possible for him.

“We would like to help this courageous family in raising as much money as possible towards clinical trials which could help him in his battle against this disease as well as allowing the family to create precious memories together.

“More than 30 staff are going to do the walk which is most of the school staff.

“We’ve set a target of £2,000 and we’ve raised about £1,200 so we’re wanting to get the word out there.”

To donate to the fundraiser, follow the link on the Barnsley Chronicle website.