Youngsters have raised a fantastic £700 for sick kids.

Pupils at East Woodbury Nursery School in Southend carried out sponsored cycle rides to raise the cash for the Little Haven Hospice. Nursery teacher Janet Nash said: "The kids put so much into raising the money.

"It is just fantastic that they have managed to raise so much for the hospice.

"Even at their age they realise how lucky they are to have their health and to be able to take part in cycle rides.

The children presented hospice worker Louise Gloyne with the cash at a special ceremony.

Hug - Louise Gloyne thanks Liam Jones and Justine Orford

Picture: STEPHEN LLOYD

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