A BARNARD Castle science company has teamed up with a school to help students develop an interest in science.

Honeyman Group is working with a pair of Year 10 GCSE Biology students at Teesdale School.

Thomas Kent and Linden Greener spent a week at the Honeyman head office and laboratories discovering how an interest in science can help them build a good career.

The students, both 15, also spent some time with the Honeyman commercial teams to gain a wider understanding of the business.

During their week Thomas and Linden worked alongside analysts in the microbiology and chemistry laboratories and had the chance to take part in processes to identify bacteria in water samples.

Thomas also used his interest in web design to help with a review of the Honeyman website while Linden worked with the marketing team on a direct mail project.

Trevor Honeyman, Chairman of The Honeyman Group, said: "We are really pleased to support Teesdale School to help give the students an opportunity to experience life in a scientific business environment.

"It is important that we try and nurture young people and generate interest in the sciences and keep local talent in this area."

Tom said: "It has been a really interesting week and I particularly enjoyed the microbiology laboratory."

Linden said: "Ive enjoyed working at Honeyman.

"It has been a good experience and given me an idea of what the workplace is like."