THE UK’s oldest surviving quadruple amputee and charity founder will appear in Sandhurst to give an inspirational talk in February.

Ray Edwards, founder of charity Limbcare, will talk about his life, how he coped after becoming an amputee, and his achievements since at a special evening at Sandhurst Community Hall on February 11.

Starting at 7pm, the event will also include him signing copies of his autobiography titled I’m Still Standing.

Mr Edwards established the charity Limbcare in order to provide support for other amputees.

He lost all four limbs in 1987 after contracting septicaemia.

Writing on his website, Mr Edwards said: “Limbcare has been a vision of mine since I became an amputee in 1987 and has made me more determined than ever to give something back to society, especially to disabled people, and to offer hope and inspiration through the knowledge I have gained with my own disability.

“Limbcare’s mission statement says ‘Creating greater independence for all amputees and limb-impaired people and helping individuals improve their quality of life, offering empathy not sympathy’. That is my aim, along with devoting my life to helping others. I know I have a unique opportunity to offer empathy and inspiration to all.”

‘A Night With Ray’ is set to be an evening of emotion, humour and stories, and there will be a licensed bar. Attendees must be 18 or over. Any profit made will go to Limbcare. For tickets, email ray@ray-inspires.org