Pupils from Dowdale's Secondary School have held a charity coffee morning to help raise money for St Mary's Hospice.

Emily Doyle, 12, and Olivia Doyle, 9, of Burlington C of E Primary School held a charity Coffee Morning at their local Grizebeck Community Hall, in aid of St Mary’s Hospice.

Emily and Olivia planned a cake stall, a raffle and colouring competition.

The pair also baked a variety of cakes, muffins and biscuits to sell on the big day, with some support from family and friends to stock the stall.

Emily and Olivia surpassed their modest target of £100, reaching an impressive final count of £520.

They were both amazed by the amount and would like to thank all who supported the event.

Olivia said: “We did it because we wanted to raise money for St Mary Hospice”

Emily: “I wanted to make a contribution to St Mary’s Hospice to help people who need support and care.”

Sarah Simpson, Marketing Manager at St Mary’s Hospice said: “We are over the moon with the success the girls have had.

"They have put so much effort, time and support into making the Coffee Morning a fantastic success.

"Their mum Karen, family and friends and everyone here at the hospice is so proud.

"It’s a brilliant community effort and how lovely for local businesses to get involved too.

"£520 makes an incredible difference at St Mary’s. To give you an idea, this could fund 52 meals on our Inpatient Unit."