FAMILIES and friends joined together on a walk to remember loved ones and support the work of Essex hospices.

About 400 people took part in the annual Havens to Havens Walk, which set off from Little Havens Hospice in Thundersley this morning.

Havens Hospices provide care across Essex for people of all ages with life-limiting conditions.

Event fundraiser Jane Hopkins said: “Thank you to everyone who took part and raised money so we can continue providing this specialist care to those who need it.”

For more information about hospice events, visit havenshospices.org.uk/events or call 01702 221669.

See Tuesday's Echo for photos and full reaction from the event.