THEY might not be old enough to drive but Beaminster School children still ran all out to raise money for a road charity.

Beaminster School students came up with the idea of a sponsored run to raise some money for Roadpeace in memory of Lulu Covey, Year 7 student Charlie Willment’s aunty, who died in a car crash in 2015.

Charlie’s tutor, Marilyn Stone, organised the event and medals for everyone who took part were kindly donated by Beyond Events, who run sports events in the area.

A Beyond Events spokesman said: "We were contacted by Beaminster School who advised that they were organising a sponsored run to raise money for ‘Roadpeace’ and we had no hesitation but to donate medals to this worthwhile cause."

Lulu’s mum and sister attended the fun event and were there to give the medals out to the students and staff who took part.

Lulu’s mum Glenys Marsh said: “On May 8th 2015, we lost our beautiful daughter Lulu Covey after she died in a car crash. We decided to keep her memory alive by holding an annual event to celebrate her life.

"Last year we held an event in Salway Ash village hall, raising £7,000 which was split between two charities, Brake and Wormwood Scrubs, riding for the disabled.

"This year we are holding another event in Salway Ash village hall on July 29, Lulu Rocks 2017, raising money for Roadpeace and Bransby Horses, and hope to raise £30,000 by what would have been Louisa’s 30th birthday.

"We can't thank Year 7 students and staff from Beaminster School enough for completing a sponsored run on Friday, raising money for Roadpeace in memory of Lulu, who was a Beaminster School student herself from 2000 to 2005.

"Lulu's nephew, Charlie Willment, currently attends the school and was one of the students taking part in the sponsored run, which has raised an amazing £1,080 at the time of writing. Thank you.”

Mrs Stone added: "Charlie is in my tutor group and we spoke about possible ways we could raise money in memory of Lulu's and came up with the idea of a sponsored run. All the Year 7s were given sponsor forms and the rest was down to them.

"We are all delighted with how much they raised it was a fantastic achievement and well done Year 7s."

Although the course was just short of a mile some students decided to increase the challenge by running it 'three-legged' and in fancy dress.

Mrs Stone added: "There were no 'winners' it was all about having a medal for taking part and really having the 'I can' attitude.

"It was fantastic raising £1080 - just incredible."