Local date for Memory Walk

Families urged to sign up for walk

Families across Lanarkshire are being encouraged to sign up to the annual Memory Walk taking place at Strathclyde Park on Saturday, September 30.

Memory Walks will be taking place across Scotland at 17 locations this autumn and offer families the chance to pay tribute to someone special who is living with dementia, or who has passed away, and raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland.

The Lanarkshire Memory Walk is perfect for all ages and abilities, with 5.6km and 1.6k routes available.

It is wheelchair, buggy and dogfriendly.

As well as the walk there will also be lots of fun to keep the family entertained including Star Wars characters, Buddy the Alzheimer Scotland Mascot, bouncy castle, face painting and glitter tattoos, rubber archery and a fun photobooth.

Marilyn Boyd, community fundraiser for Alzheimer Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to be holding our Memory Walk once again in the beautiful setting of Strathclyde Country Park.

“Over the past few years our walk has grown in popularity and it just shows how passionate the local community is to support us in our mission to help make sure nobody lives with dementia alone.

“The day can be mixed with emotions but is also a very uplifting and fun for everyone involved.”

Anna Devine, director of fundraising and marketing,added: “Last year over 3000 people walked for loved ones past and present across Scotland, to help raise vital funds to support people living with dementia so we are looking forward to increasing that number during World Alzheimer’s Month.”

Registration for the Memory Walk is £10 for adult walkers, £5 for 12-16 year olds and under-12s can walk for free. Visit www.memorywalksscotland. org to find out more and to register.

If you have any questions about dementia and of the services available in your area, call Alzheimer Scotland’s free 24-hour Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000 or visit the website at www.alzscot.org