'SINCE WE LOST MIKE, I HAVE FOUND GIVING HOPE TO OTHERS HELPS MY GRIEF'

A FOUR-day festival in Denbighshire next month will be the first major event staged by Mike Peters’ charity since the rock star’s death. In late May, thousands of fans gathered for The Alarm frontman’s funeral in his home village of Dyserth.

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE

His wife Jules, who co-founded The Love Hope Strength (LHS) Foundation, is backing the festival because she said “giving hope to others” is helping her deal with her grief.

The “Red Rocks” Solidarity Rock-n-Roll Stroll takes place on Friday to Monday, September 4-7, having expanded from its original single-day format. It promises a long weekend of walks, music and food - and the chance to help other cancer sufferers.

Based in Dyserth, the event includes a 90-minute “Hike for Mike’ across the countryside to remember the rock star, who died aged 66 after a 30-year battle against cancer. Another highlight is a 10-mile beach walk - the Solidarity Rock ‘n’ Stroll - which will “take in some of North Wales’ most spectacular scenery.