CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in the Midnight Memories Walk on Saturday.

This is not only a wonderfully inspiring and life-affirming event but a highly effective fundraiser for Bolton Hospice which has helped hundreds of local families over the years.

It’s 10 years since the first Walk and it’s always been a special event, not least because so many of those taking part have their own memories of loved ones lost and the help the Hospice gave.

Generations of families now take part and the trail of matching t-shirts and glowing bracelets and headgear is just fantastic. Long may it continue!