A memorial walk to honour tragic soldier Lee Rigby will be held this weekend.

People from Hyndburn are being invited to join the Help for Heroes walk from Blackburn to Blackpool.

Co-organiser Jodi Roper, from Rishton, said the walk is approximately 30 miles and they hope to completes it in ten hours.

She said: “I got involved through Facebook and we have about 40 people so far saying they are coming so we are hoping for a good turnout.”

The walk will take place on Saturday, July 6 meeting at the Waves Water Fun Centre in Blackburn from 8am for a 9am start.

Proceeds from the walk will go to Help for Heroes.