A fundraising Madhatters walk took place in Llandysul recently, raising more than £6000 for Parkinson's charities.

The successful event known as Madhatters Walk for Parkinson's, was held on July 14 at Y Porth Hotel.

It drew spirited walkers from across Ceredigion and locations as far as London.

Organised to raise funds for the 'Newcastle Emlyn and Tivyside Parkinson's Support Group' and 'Parkinson's UK Cymru', the walk aimed to attract people affected and unaffected by Parkinson’s.

Participants were encouraged to wear 'mad' hatsParticipants were encouraged to wear 'mad' hats (Image: Madhatters/Barry Adams)

All proceeds will be equally divided between the two charities.

Characterised by the unique tradition of mad hat wearing, the walk featured three guided tours of 30 minutes, two hours and four hours length, all commencing and concluding at Y Porth Hotel.

On finishing, walkers were greeted with a medal, tea party drinks and cakes.

There were a range of hats on displayThere were a range of hats on display (Image: Madhatters/Barry Adams)

Amelia, a young participant aged five from Wiltshire, was selected among 80 walkers to be the winner of the year's painting, crafted by artist Rhiannon.

The Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/page/madhatterswalk-1707820147617 remains open for donations.

The event's primary focus is on supporting the approximately 153,000 individuals in the UK diagnosed with Parkinson's, including more than 7,500 people in Wales.

The painting was won by AmeliaThe painting was won by Amelia (Image: Madhatters/Barry Adams)

Funds raised through the Madhatters Walk will support Parkinson’s UK, the nation’s principal charity dedicated to those suffering from the condition.

The charity's mission is to find a cure and enhance life for people impacted by Parkinson's, accomplished through groundbreaking research, information, support and campaigning.

The walk raised more than £6,000The walk raised more than £6,000 (Image: Madhatters/Barry Adams)