We had a fantastic hug event in Burnley on Saturday celebrating International Hugs Week. The weather was glorious and shoppers were out in force, claiming their free hugs.
I was joined by volunteer huggers: Paul and Barbara Kalus,Karen Shaw and Jim Dawson – they all said how much they’d enjoyed offering hugs throughout the day.
The youngest hugger was a 6 month old baby and the oldest hugger was 100 year old Sybil Brookes.
We were joined by a group of teenagers towards the end of the event who all loved the hugs and wanted to take part. They were all very enthusiastic and it was a great energy to experience.
It’s a good job I had taken some extra Free Hugs signs!
Feel the love!
((( x ))) is the symbol for a virtual hug.


Hi Debra congratulations to you and the others involved in Free Hugs on Sat 1st May. The video was great it looked like you were all enjoying yourselves. Keep up the good work because touch does make a difference in peoples lives. so well done to you all………
Christy from Ireland