FRIENDS and family of a young man who died tragically in July are to walk across Rombalds Moor to raise money for a suicide prevention charity.

The HOPEWalk on Sunday, October 12 is in memory of former Ilkley Grammar School pupil, Ben Williams, 21 who died in July.

The walk will also raise awareness and funds for charity PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide).

More than 60 people are already confirmed as taking part in the walk, although anyone else is welcome to join. The walk sets off from Duck Hudsons pub, Otley Road, Bingley, at from 10am, and ends at Bar T'at in Ilkley.

Visit justgiving.com/Emma-Walker4Ben/ to make a donation. For more information about the walk e-mail sharonspurr64@hotmail.co.uk.