Cowling Primary School has presented a cheque for more than £1,000 to charity.

The school raised the money for LEPRA, the charity that seeks to combat leprosy, by holding a sponsored workout for the pupils.

The children took envelopes home and asked for either sponsorship or just a simple donation, then a fitness instructor came into school and put the youngsters through their paces.

LEPRA committee fundraiser Fiona Julian arrived at the school to be presented with a cheque for £1,100.

She said: "It's absolutely fantastic -- all here have risen to the challenge."

Head teacher, Kathleen Pick, said: "We are over the moon that we raised this much money.

"And we are very grateful to the people of Cowling. Every time we do a charity event we get a fantastic response. They are always ready to put their hands in their pockets to help others."

Leprosy occurs principally in Third World countries and attacks the nerves on the hands, feet and face of its victims.

LEPRA works principally developing medical treatments to cure the disease and related health problems and to provide social and economic rehabilitation programmes for those affected.

LEPRA community fund-raiser Fiona Julian says a big thank you to pupils, from left, Ashley Robinson, six, Jack Holder, Sarah Wilson and Gabriella Hough, all eight