PUPILS from Oakbank School are planning a 240-hour sporting marathon to raise money for Red Nose Day.

The event is being organised by twins Laura and Bethany Cawood, Nichole Ward and Tobias Neale with about 20 other pupils taking part in a variety of sporting activities from 4pm on Tursday, march 13 to 4pm the following day.

"We hope to raise about £1,000," Laura said.