FRIENDS of murdered nurse Jane Clough raised a glass in her memory at a charity event in Barrowford.

Burnley brewery Moorhouse’s made two guest ales in support of Pendle Domestic Violence Initiative (PDVI) fundraiser at The Old Bridge Inn.

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The four per cent tipples – White Ribbon and Do Your Thing – came complete with pump clips bearing Jane’s face against a background of purple, her favourite colour.

The 26-year-old was stabbed 71 times by her ex-partner, Jonathan Vass, as she walked into work at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2010.

Her parents, John and Penny, were among those in attendance at last Friday’s event – but the dedicated drinks were kept secret until the night.

The beers were named after the White Ribbon Campaign, a charity set up by men calling for others to make a pledge against domestic violence, and the song Do Your Thing by dance duo Basement Jaxx, Jane’s favourite band.

Jane’s mum, Penny, said: “It was an immense surprise.

“Our first thought was just: ‘How fantastic’. It was a really lovely ale, I really enjoyed my pint and went back a couple of nights later for another.

“It was really delicious and it was lovely to see Jane’s face on the pump.

“It would be great if they could make it a permanent thing.

“Jane really loved going out with her friends around Barrowford and it was a lovely how the whole village came together to raise so much money for such a worthy cause.”

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson was also in attendance at the Gisburn Road venue to lend his backing to PDVI.

He said: “It was a fantastic event both in terms of raising money and in raising awareness of issues around domestic violence, particularly for the men there.

“I’ve taken the pledge before but I did it again publicly. The whole community rallied round and it was amazing to see the attendance. John and Penny are such an inspirational couple.”

Outside the pub, 103 white lights and one purple light were displayed to represent the number of people killed by domestic violence last year.

The White Ribbon pledge itself reads: “I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about men’s violence against women in all its forms.”