This year the we’re hoping more people than ever will plan scenic walks up and down the country in the months of April and May to raise money to continue our work, which is life-changing for adults with physical disabilities.

Holly Bryan, Events and Challenge Co-ordinator, said: “Get together with friends, family, colleagues and neighbours and organise a Big Bluebell Walk for all the community to enjoy.

“Walks can be as big or small as you like, and pass through woodlands, fields, spring flowers or even on a beach, the choice is yours!

“We can provide you with a simple pack with all the information you need to get you started, so go on grab your wellies and help transform people’s lives today.”

College lecturer Martin Smailes, who has a spinal injury and relies on his canine partner Keith, said: “Both at home and at work Keith would just continually amaze us with his ability to understand what I needed from simply retrieving a dropped item to retrieving the phone, TV remotes, collecting the mail, opening and closing doors, helping me undress, unloading the washing machine and much more.

“To say Keith has transformed my life would be an understatement. He has changed my life from one of increasing solitude and confidence loss to a bright fun filled, enthusiastic and confident forward looking future.”

Our Big Bluebell Walk campaign has raised more than £168,000 in the past 12 years which has helped to transform the lives of many disabled people.