A Motor Neurone Disease (MND) patient has transformed his experience with the disease into a year-long art journey.

Andrew Wills, 58, who was diagnosed with MND a decade ago, turned to the therapeutic art sessions at the Hospice's Wellbeing Hub for support.

On MND Awareness Day recently the hospice hosted a special event to show off a collection of artwork he's created from the sessions.

Andrew Willis said: "It's given me a purpose.

"I look forward to coming in every week, it's so uplifting."

Proceeds from the sale of his artwork were donated to the MND Association and Bolton Hospice.

Mr Willis added: "When I first walked into my exhibition I was quite overwhelmed because seeing my art on the wall for the first time was really special and there were a lot of people here to support me.

"It was a fantastic day."

The event, curated by Bolton's creative therapist, Mary Stubbs, also increased MND awareness.

The Hospice hosts an MND support group every third Friday of the month.

Andrea McEntee, area support co-ordinator at MND Association, said: "One of the really amazing things that Andrew has achieved is that because he is so involved in doing creative work.

"There are other people in the group who might think oh I’m not really into that you know, especially men, and Andrew has really encouraged other men to get involved in it and that’s sparked that connection and friendship which has been wonderful to see."

Mr Willis' wife, Sue, said: "We didn’t have the transport at first because we couldn’t get his chair in the car so that was an issue.

"That’s why we didn’t come at first, but once we got the new adapted car, we decided we’d give it a try and that’s when it opened up for us, just having a different car made all the difference."