Amy Allan and daughter Arabella, 20 months who were walking for grandmother and great grand mother Christine Bottom

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Leeds Memory Walk: The best pictures from Alzheimer's Society fundraiser at Temple Newsam

By Jonathan Pritchard

Published 26th Sep 2021, 10:34 GMT

Updated 26th Sep 2021, 10:36 GMT

Hundreds of people took part in the Leeds Memory Walk at Temple Newsam to pay tribute to their loved ones who have been affected by dementia.

The event, organised by the Alzheimer's Society, took place on Saturday at the historic estate, wearing branded shirts and messages to the people who matter the most to them. Have a look through our gallery at the best pictures of the day. (All pictures by Steve Riding)

Leeds sisters, Jilly Oddy, Emma lay and Jane Oddy walker for their mum Mary Oddy

7. Sisters are doing it for their mum

Leeds sisters, Jilly Oddy, Emma lay and Jane Oddy walker for their mum Mary Oddy

Walkers wore messages of support and tributes to their loved ones

8. Messages

Walkers wore messages of support and tributes to their loved ones

Whitkirk Club members Sue Blowers, Sandra Todd, Annie Fairweather, Maggie Moyles

9. Trekking

Whitkirk Club members Sue Blowers, Sandra Todd, Annie Fairweather, Maggie Moyles

A quick selfie by the memory tree for this walker

10. Selfie time

A quick selfie by the memory tree for this walker

Sue Macpherson and daughter Shone, of Ilkley, and with their dog Rizzo

11. Dogs enjoyed the day too!

Sue Macpherson and daughter Shone, of Ilkley, and with their dog Rizzo

Walkers enjoying the event

12. All smiles

Walkers enjoying the event

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