CHILDREN all over South Cumbria donned a variety of weird and wonderful hats in aid of an Ulverston hospice. 

Hats on for the Hospice is a new event organised by St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston. 

Many schools around South Cumbria took part on Friday and in doing so they made a contribution to the hospice. 

One of the schools keen to get involved was Sir John Barrow School in Ulverston. 

And it wasn't just the children that enjoyed wearing wacky hats, but the adults too. 

Melanie Hudson, the school secretary said: "The day went really well, we raised around £200 for the hospice. 

"The kids have come in with some brilliant hats and they have really enjoyed themselves. 

"A mother of one of the children works at the hospice so it's a charity that we try to help as often as we can."

Helen Storey, acting headteacher at Pennington C of E School,  said that Hats on for the Hospice is a campaign that the school will be happy to get behind each year. 

She said: "We were glad to be part of it. 

"It was very easy for the parents and the school to get involved with and the kids had a lot of fun with it - it's the ideal fundraising event. 

"We raised around £130 for St Mary's Hospice and we got to admire a variety of hats. Some wore cowboy hats, some wore superhero hats and some wore fur ones - there were even one or two homemade hats."

Throughout the year different fundraising events are held for the hospice and the team is always grateful to the community for all their support. 

Melissa Dixon, community and sales fundraiser, at St Mary's Hospice, said: "It was lovely to see all the children today supporting this event.

"Not only did they have fun, but these sort of events help to fund and sustain the fabulous work of our hospice here in Furness. 

"A big thank you to the nurseries and schools who took part in this fundraiser, it’s always very much appreciated."

Emma Athersmith, fundraising manager for the hospice, said: "Hats on for the Hospice caps everything we have done before."