SCHOOLS, organisations and individuals in west Dorset can be proud that they did their bit to add to the record £46.6 million raised for Children in Need this year.

From chopping off hair to being covered in beans, sporting spots, yellow ears, pyjamas and whacky hair, people all over the county came up with a variety of ideas to support the popular fundraiser which supports projects all across the country.

And as usual it was the children in primary schools who threw their hearts and souls into the 'Do your thing' theme.

Burton Bradstock head Claire Staple, said: "Once again, all the pupils at Burton Bradstock Primary School entered into the spirit of Children in Need and had a fantastic fun day raising money for children and families less fortunate than themselves.

"Everyone dressed in spots and with other Pudsey accessories to mark the occasion.

"Older children baked and decorated ‘spotty’ cakes which they then sold to other children around the school. "Everyone added their spare coins towards covering the giant Pudsey whilst many played the ‘Find the Pudsey’ grid game and eventually tracked Pudsey down."

She added: “The children always enjoy dressing up and having a fun time to raise money for good causes. This year we were proud to raise more than £170 for Children in Need and thank all the children and their parents for taking part on the day."

At Symondsbury School pupils dressed up for last Friday's Children in Need day.

They had a non-school uniform day, with a spotty theme and a raffle at the school raised nearly £150.

Pre-schoolers in Uplyme pre-school also did their bit and raised £58 with a raffle and donations.

The children - and staff - went along in their pyjamas and made Pudsey Bear Biscuits during the morning.