AROUND 200 people took part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for the Bolton Lads and Girls Club.

Wanderers mascot Lofty the Lion joined the group on the five mile walk from the Reebok Stadium to the club's home on Spa Road in the town centre.

Organisers hope to raise £2,000 to buy a trampoline. Barbara Hornby, office manager for the club's mentoring project, said the oldest participant at the event on Sunday was aged 60 while the youngest was her 16-month-old son Ben.

She said: "Everyone has had a great day in aid of a wonderful cause."