Ladies and their dogs will pound the streets to raise money in memory of their friend's late husband.

Sheila Hackett, a ward clerk at Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood, is leading the team of The Roses in memory of friend Trina's late husband, Alan.

Alan died at the hospice last year after an illness, and the event will raise money for the hospice's Day Centre.

Sheila said: “The care and support the hospice gave Alan and Trina was far beyond what they expected, such as all the extra services including counselling the family and helping them to face the inevitable future.

"They felt the most safe when at the hospice. We are doing this walk to help try and give back some of the love and support it provided for Alan”.

The walk is the flagship event in the charity’s fundraising calendar when hundreds of supporters come together on one night to raise money for the hospice.

This year’s event, which is being sponsored by Allsop Durn & Dearlove Solicitors has a carnival theme, and a new 10 mile route.

It will take walkers past the charity's three shops in Ruislip, Northwood and Eastcote and through the Manor Farm Heritage and Culture site in Ruislip.

There is also a 5.5 mile route for those who like a shorter challenge.

The walk will start and finish at the Hospice based at the Mount Vernon Hospital site in Northwood. There will be live carnival music provided by Steelpan soloist, Dex Marchan, male carnival dancers, and a lively warm-up by Clubbercise Watford to get the party started and music from Mount Vernon Radio.

Entry to the event costs £25 in advance or £35 on the night and includes a t-shirt, fundraising pack and breakfast. To register online visit www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call the Fundraising Office on 020 3826 2367 for an entry form.