Following on from the news article of 26th June;  

Litton Primary School had organised a sponsored walk in aid of the rescue team and on Tuesday 16th July Team Chairman, Roger Bennett, returned to the school to hear how the event had gone. The walk involved the children and parents and had been planned with varying lengths to suit all the mixed ages of the 46 pupils at the school.  The older children walked a total length of over six miles in Cressbrook Dale.

With all the children and staff present the total sum of money raised was revealed on cards, displayed one at a time, to keep the suspense rising.    The walk had raised a staggering £507. and the money was handed over by Head Teacher, Mrs Hanley.

Our Chairman said, “This is the second time in a fortnight the children of Litton School have left me speechless.  We never expected anything like this.  It’s a fantastic sum for such a small school to raise in such a short time! It was a joy to present the children with a special “Certificate of Appreciation” for an amazing effort.  

How will the team spend it?  Well, the value of the donation was a bit of a shock so the trustees will have to have a re-think. We need to replace some communication equipment and £500 may help bring that project forward.   However, the children insist that some of the money has to go on treats for Search Dog Megan.

Photo:  A certificate of Appreciation in return for £507.   credit: Litton School