A fire walk has been held in Abingdon to raise money for an Oxford children's hospice.

The event took place in Tilsley Park on Saturday, October 19, in support of Helen & Douglas House.

Participants received training from Scott Bell, a two-time Guinness World Record holder for the longest distance walked on fire.

Peter Forrest taking part in the fire walkPeter Forrest taking part in the fire walk (Image: Helen M Stevens) Michaela MiddletonMichaela Middleton took part in memory of her son Finley (Image: Helen M Stevens) After about an hour of training, they removed their footwear and walked one by one across the red-hot embers, which reached temperatures more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Each participant received a Helen & Douglas House t-shirt, fundraising tips and resources, and a completion certificate.

The event had a registration fee of £20 and a fundraising target of £150 for each participant.

It was hosted by UK Firewalk, one of the UK’s leading firewalking companies.