A LARGE crowd of Largs residents turned out for the town's second 'Memory Walk' fund-raising event on Sunday.
Organised by the Largs Dementia Friendly group and Alzheimer Scotland to raise money to support people affected by dementia in the area, the money raised was split between the Dementia Friendly group and the volunteer driver service run by local charity North Ayrshire Cancer Care.
Electric rickshaw rides, stalls run by various local groups, entertainment including live music, tai chi, and a food and drink kiosk also featured, and a pipe band was also on hand to provide a musical start to proceedings.
Participants were encouraged to walk for as many, or as few, laps of Largs Thistle's ground as they wished, with the opening lap taking place in memory of local woman Patricia Perman.
Patricia, who died earlier this year, was a community councillor, a house manager for Barrfields Theatre Group, a leading light of the Largs Film Society, and a keen litter picker who worked with schoolchildren on cleaning the prom and shore.
Much missed in the community for her endeavours, Patricia was very much a passionate community activist and took a strong interest in the area, and as well as being a regular Tartan Army supporter and Travel Club member.
Robbie Stevenson from the Largs Dementia Friendly group said: "We dedicated the first lap to Patricia Perman - and husband Jim, close friend Eileen Baxter, and Jim Phillips, chair of Largs Community Council, took part.
"We feel it is a very worthwhile event to have and we will be continuing to do so next year. We also had the trishaws here on they day and they also proved very popular.
"The activator machine was also there and was well used providing pulse and heart checks."
"There was also live music from the Largs community group and they were really fantastic on the day, and got a great reception.
"Thanks also go to Morrison's who provided free bottles of water on the day, Scott Donald and Drew Cochrane, who provided the entertainment on the day, and Lorna McLean, who provided the tai chi, which was enthusiastically welcomed by participants."
(Photos: Charlie Gilmour)
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