TODDLERS, staff and friends of a Newton Aycliffe nursery raised money for a team of lifesavers with a Christmas open evening.

The Playdays Nursery, in Simpasture Gate, held stalls selling souvenirs, Christmas gifts and decorations and Great North Air Ambulance merchandise.

The event boosted the coffers of the Great North Air Ambulance Service by £138.10, which was given to Sue Cave from the charity.

She said: "It was lovely to see everyone working together to raise money for this worthwhile cause."

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