We're here to look after and be with one another... it's all about community

VICKY McClure has returned to the Nottingham area where she grew up for a special event.

- By RUCSANDRA MOLDOVEANU

The Line of Duty actress joined around 1,200 people at Wollaton Park on Saturday morning for the Alzheimer's Society's annual Memory Walk.

The event, which saw walkers take on a 6km route, aims to raise funds and awareness around living with dementia.

Vicky, who grew up in Wollaton, returned to the event for the 14th year in a row to walk in memory of her grandparents, as well as the members of Our Dementia Choir, which she founded in 2018.

She said: “I would feel very odd not to be here. I always clear my calendar to make sure I get here to open the walk.

“I'm walking for my grandmas and grandad, Our Dementia Choir and everyone living with dementia. I love this event.

“We're here to look after and be with one another. When people come together and understand what they're going through and how difficult it is for carers and family members, it gives a real sense of unity.

“I love Wollaton Park. I’m never in Nottingham at the minute, I’ve been away all year, so I’m very happy to be here.”