Since the passing of the Abortion Act in 1967 there have been over six and a half million terminations in Britain alone, at a rate of 500 every working day. Tragically, one in every four pregnancies now ends in abortion.

Abortion is always a tragedy. Thankfully, there are groups in Britain who help women and girls to keep their baby. They depend on the many generous parishioners around the country, who offer baby clothes, equipment and financial support.

One of the most active supporters of pregnant women and new mothers, Right To Life (RTL) is a leading political lobbying group and, in conjunction with the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Committee (APPLG), works constantly to preserve and protect the lives of those threatened by abortion, euthanasia and related activities. On September 4 RTL has organised its fifth sponsored walk across the eight miles of Morecambe Bay.