MORE than 70 children took part in a walk in their pyjamas for charity yesterday.

Members of Hartlepool's out-of-school and holiday care programme, Oscar, took part in the sponsored walk.

The youngsters, aged from four to 14, decided on the idea to raise money for their favourite cause, Springwell Special School.

The walk was organised to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Oscar, and money raised will help buy equipment at the Hartlepool special school.

Sandra Robinson, Hartlepool Borough Council's out-of-school co-ordinator, has been involved with Oscar since it was launched in 1994.

She said: "Over the years, we have organised a number of fundraising events, and this year we asked the children who they would like to raise money for.

"We had a chat with all of the children and they decided to raise money for special equipment at Springwell school. This was a lovely gesture, particularly as we look after some children with specific needs who attend Springwell. Everyone had a few laughs."

The youngsters set off from the Boys Welfare Youth Centre, in Wiltshire Way, and walked around the town yesterday morning.