Bolton grandmothers to hold vigil for ‘defenceless children’ killed in Palestine

Florence Hill, a 73-year-old former nursery nurse and children’s support worker, and Bernie Gallagher, a 68-year-old former nurse and housing worker, will be holding their vigil at Victoria Square on Saturday afternoon.

Children and parents have been invited to soft toys on the town hall steps which will be later donated to local charities, while candles will be placed around a display of empty children’s shoes.

Mrs Hill, a…