The Charlie's Angel team

Hundreds of women braved the rain for the fourth Saint Francis Hospice Star Trek midnight walk.

Around 500 ladies, including a number from Dagenham, took part in the 10km sponsored walk on Saturday July 7.

Walkers were serenaded by singer Joe Fryd and enjoyed a mass warm-up of zumba before they made their way from the starting line at Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford.

Among the walkers were friends Anita Ashenden, of Chadwell Heath, and Leanne Egalton, from Dagenham.

Receptionist Leanne said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I’ve known a lot of people who have been cared for by Saint Francis Hospice and I’m pleased to be able to support the charity.”

Kim Cerri, from Dagenham walked in memory of her dad Charlie, who was cared by Saint Francis before losing his battle with cancer last year.

She joined family and friends for her second consecutive Star Trek walk as part of a team called Charlie’s Angels. It is hoped the event will bring in around £60,000 for the charity, based in Havering-atte-Bower.