REAL ale enthusiasts will raise their glasses in memory of a Pendle father-of-two who was killed while out walking his dog.

Stuart Mather, 60, of Leet Road, Higham, died after being struck by a car while out walking with his Scottish terrier Hamish on Barrowford Road last June.

He was taken by air ambulance to Royal Blackburn Hospital but died later.

His dog also died as a result of the incident.

CAMRA members are now organising the first Stuart Mather Memorial Day in tribute to him, at the Talbot pub, Burnley, on Sunday, June 10.

Social Secretary Mark Partridge said: “Stuart was a member for a year. He used to help us score pubs in our pub and club of the year competitions and worked at our beer festival in Colne.

“We will be remembering him and raising money for the Air Ambulance service.

“It is open to everyone so we would like as many people to come down.”

A tribute penned by his family, including sons Alexander and Iain, at the time said: “Stuart was a keen member of East Lancs CAMRA and also very much enjoyed his time following Lowerhouse Cricket Club and Burnley Football Club, where he also collected the Claret and Blue bonds.

“Stuart was always a popular, jovial person who very much enjoyed the company of his many friends and family.”

Special events from 1.30pm include a charity raffle, local DJ and Taylor’s Landlord and Thwaites Bomber beer for just £1.50 per pint.

For more details, call Mark on 07904 858643 or email aswell007@gmail.com