TWO memorial benches have been unveiled as a lasting tribute to a father who was knocked down and killed as he cycled to work.

A ceremony was held in the grounds of Waggon Road Play Centre in Breightmet, where the victim, Gorden Kay, ran a youth club with his mum, Margaret.

Mr Kay, a 34-year-old father of eight, died after being knocked off his bike in Manchester Road, Moses Gate, as he cycled to work in October last year.

The person responsible for hitting him has never been caught.

This week a special ceremony, attended by members of Mr Kay’s family, was held at the play centre.

Mrs Kay, who has been unable to volunteer at the centre since the death of her son, said: “We wanted to have some benches so children could sit and look at the football pitch and remember Gorden.

“He used to play football with them every week. They adored him and he doted on them. When he wasn’t there the children would ask where he was.

“Members of his family were there for the unveiling. Our family will also go to the benches in the summer to remember Gorden.”

The cost of the benches — which bear the words “In Memory of Gorden Kay” — was met with unused Bolton Council funds which were given to the play centre before Mr Kay’s death.

In October, Mr Kay’s widow, Shirley, aged 30, issued a fresh plea for information about her husband’s death.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to the hit-and-run incident.

Det Insp Simon Davies, who led the investigation, said: “This was a very tragic incident which has caused a lot of heartache for the family.

“The case is still open and I would urge anybody who thinks they may have any new information to come forward and talk to the police.”

Anyone who saw the incident, or who has any information about it, is asked to call 0161 856 5740 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.