A group of Howwood Primary school pupils were pleased to raise hundreds of pounds for the St Vincent’s Hospice.

The six girls raised a total of £379.10 between them and presented the cheque to the hospice.

Amy Crawford, Alex Hernandez, Erin McLaughlin and Amy Crawford brought in £265.60 through selling home baking, jewellery and painting nails.

Hannah Hewitson, 10 and Fiona Steel, 11 also raised £114.50 by selling cards, tablet and flowers.

Overall the girls enjoyed a week of entrepreneurial skills and raising cash for a very good cause.

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