X Factor star to sing for walkers
SINGER/SONGWRITER Lucy Spraggan will be entertaining the crowds at a special event for Stockport-based St Ann’s Hospice this month.
The X Factor star, who is from Buxton, will be performing at this year’s Manchester Midnight Walk, in aid of the hospice.
Lucy will play to the 1,500 walkers before they set off on the 10-kilometre sponsored moonlit stroll to raise money for the charity.
She said: “It’s a great cause and a brilliant charity so I’m really happy to be involved.
“I have full respect for anyone walking through the night, so a few songs to see them off is the least I can do.”
The Manchester Midnight Walk will take place on Friday, June 23. Last year’s event raised just under £170,000 for St Ann’s.
Eamonn O’Neal, chief executive of St Ann’s, said: “Big thanks to Lucy for agreeing to help us warm up the crowds at this year’s walk.
“We’re thrilled she’s able to join us and are looking forward to her performance on the night.
“It’s amazing seeing so many people gather together and head off around our great city to raise money for local patients.
“We’re so grateful for their support and to Lucy for giving up her time to help us too.”
To register, call the hospice on 0161 498 3631 or visit www.mmwalk.org. uk.