BRADFORD City’s manager Stuart McCall and several former players turned out today for the Alzheimer’s Society’s annual Memory Walk in Lister Park.

The rain also managed to hold off for the event, organised by Chris Gilliver, wife of former Bradford City footballer Allan ‘Gilly’ Gilliver.

The crowds gathered next to the bandstand in Lister Park for the start of the walk, and were joined by Mr McCall, a friend of the Gillivers, along with former Bantams players including Paul Jewell, Ian Ormondroyd, John Hendrie, Billy Legg, Don Hutchins and Peter Jackson.

Entertainment and motivation for the walkers was provided by Splinter, a Bradford-based ukelele band, as they completed three laps of the park.

Walkers took part in memory of loved ones who had or have dementia or Alzheimer’s, each bearing their loved ones name on their back.

Mr McCall, whose father has dementia, said he was delighted to support the event.

He said: “I was here last year and it’s a great turnout again.

“It’s a great cause and its great to see so many faces out enjoying it.

“It’s a lovely park to walk round and there is music as well which makes it a nice day.

“Chris and Gilly are good friends of mine and this always brings a smile to his face.”

Mrs Gilliver added that she was really pleased with the turnout and the weather.

“We have been really impressed by the support Bradford City has given us,” she said.

“They helped to get the ex-players down who walked with Gilly, which was nice for him.

“We still have a lot of work to do understanding Alzheimer’s, it’s a horrible disease that is affecting more and more people and the Alzheimer’s Society, based in Shipley, does a great job.”

Mr Gilliver added: “It was great to see people I haven’t seen for years, it’s been fabulous.”