Vicky Mcclure MBE And Over 1,200 Walkers Go The Extra Mile At Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk

A wave of blue washed over Wollaton Park in Nottingham as more than 1,200 walkers came together to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society to help to fund vital dementia support and groundbreaking research.

Joining the event on Saturday 11 October, for the fourteenth time, was BAFTA award-winning actor and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Vicky McClure MBE.

Walking in memory of her Nana Iris, Nana Jean, Grandad Ralph and all ‘Our Dementia Choir’ members, Vicky said:
“The sense of togetherness you get from this event is very special. I always look forward to Memory Walk as the atmosphere is full of understanding, love and music!

“It was great to walk side-by-side, sharing experiences along the way with others affected by dementia. No-one should face dementia alone.

“I walked not only for my grandparents’ past, but also in support of the wonderful singers and carers of ‘Our Dementia Choir’ past and present who are a constant source of joy and inspiration.

“I’m proud to support the amazing work that Alzheimer’s Society does, funding research and helping people through some of the hardest and most frightening times by providing services that are such a lifeline for people living with dementia and their carers.”

On arrival, walkers were treated to a live performance from Vicky McClure’s ‘Our Dementia Choir’ together with local children from Banks Road Primary School who are learning all about dementia and how to become dementia friendly.

People taking part completed either a short 2km stroll around the lake or a 6km route, taking them around more of the park including grass and woodland paths.

Tom Carter, Alzheimer’s Society Local Services Manager for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said:
“A huge thank you to everyone who came out to join us at Nottingham Memory Walk this weekend. It was incredibly moving, atmospheric and uplifting – by taking part, our incredible supporters are a real force for change.

“It will take a society to beat dementia and Memory Walk is a perfect example of what society in action looks like. Everyone who walks, donates or supports is part of the fight to beat dementia.”