Rain fails to dampen spirits on Oldham MP's Memory Walk

Pictured are MP Debbie Abrahams (centre, with crutches) and Jeremy Sutcliffe (to her left, front row) and the memory walkers at the end of their circuit around Alexandra Park

The fourth annual Memory Walk, organised by Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams, was held in a rain-soaked Alexandra Park at the weekend, but the participants did not let that dampen their spirits. 

Memory Walks are events held across the UK, bringing thousands of people together to remember their loved ones who have died with dementia, and to support those living with the disease, including carers, and to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society.

Ms Abrahams, who is still recovering from her second hip replacement operation, joined the walkers at the start, and again at the end of the walk, to thank them for taking part. 

After the walk she said: “Thank you to everyone who braved the wet weather and joined me for my annual Memory Walk around our beautiful Alexandra Park to raise awareness of dementia, support local people in remembering their loved ones, and to encourage people with dementia and their carers to stay active, too.”

The walkers were treated to a guided tour of the park by local historian, Jeremy Sutcliffe, who said: "Many Oldhamers have positive memories of Alexandra Park. 

“Hopefully talking about its interesting places and objects, and their history, helped to awaken them, complementing the purpose of the Memory Walk."

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