A STARLIGHT walk managed to overcome Storm Ashley as Largs Promenade was lit up with lanterns on Sunday evening to raise awareness of baby and infant death awareness.

Organiser April Appleby, who lives in Largs, thought of setting up a local event for parents to attend to honour much loved babies that have left us too soon.

Despite the adverse weather over the weekend with strong winds, a hardy group of supporters managed to get involved.

A number of lanterns were provided for the walk with names of lost infants written on the outside of the lanterns as they shone brightly along Largs seafront.

The walk took place on Largs Promenade on Sunday, October 20 at 8pm, and participants met at the RNLI Station.

April was joined by local mums and supporters who read her story in the Largs and Millport News.

April was delighted with the turnout given the conditions on the evening, and hopes that this is just the start for further events in future years.

She said: "We had seven turn up which was great given the conditions on the evening, and we had a lovely wee group taking part and we made it to the ferry terminal and decided to walk back.

"I hope to organise another one next year in better weather.  Thanks to the Largs and Millport Weekly News for getting the word out there."

Baby Loss Awareness Week is now in its 22nd year and is an opportunity for communities to come together and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

During last year’s #WaveOfLight, messages of remembrance and hope brought many people together. 

The global wave of light provides the opportunity to unite with bereaved families across the world by lighting a candle in memory of every baby who has died. 

For more details about Baby Loss Awareness Week, go to https://babyloss-awareness.org/wave-of-light/.