A BEREAVEMENT charity is inviting families to take part in its annual snowdrop walk this month.

Child Bereavement UK is holding the event at Hardwick Park in Sedgefield, County Durham, from noon until 3pm on Sunday, February 23.

The walk is an opportunity for families to plant snowdrops in memory of someone special who has died.

Snowdrops will be available to buy on the day and charity volunteers will be on hand to help with the planting in the picturesque park.

Walkers can also write in a book of remembrance, which has been donated by a bereaved family.

Over in the visitor centre, meanwhile, children can have fun with arts and crafts activities and refreshments will be available.

Ann Chalmers, chief executive of Child Bereavement UK, said: “We are very grateful to Julie and David Kilpatrick for their huge commitment to this important event for bereaved families and for their continued generous support of the Snowdrop Walk.

“This is a special day in Child Bereavement UK’s calendar and the funds raised will go towards our vital work supporting grieving families when a child dies or is bereaved. We hope many people will come along to join us on the day.”

Entrance is free; however donations will be gratefully received.

For more information contact events@childbereavementuk.org or 01494 568912.