Drummers from a primary school will perform at their first international event next month.

Pure Drumming, 15 pupils from Skerne Park Primary School, Darlington, has been invited to play at the fte de ville in Amiens, France, next weekend.

The school was approached as part of the town's twinning programme. Pure Drumming has performed at various events in the North-East but it will be the first time they have performed abroad.

Headteacher Di Teasdale said: "The group meets every Tuesday and we have a professional musician who comes to work with the children and he will be going with them to France along with three teachers.

"Pure Drumming has performed at Darlington Lantern parade and in Newcastle in front of thousands but this will be something a bit different. The children are really looking forward to it and we are very proud of them."

The school received funding for the French trip from the twin town initiative, Sage music project centre in Newcastle and school funding.

Parents also made a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.