CHILDREN from a North Yorkshire nursery were given a taste of what life could be like for the partially sighted - while raising cash for charity.

Youngsters attending the creche at Darlington College in Catterick were encouraged to pay to wear sunglasses for the day.

Their eyes may have been protected from the glare of the sun while they played outside but, once inside, the children had an insight into how many of us take clear vision for granted.

All the money the children raised will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind, which has already benefited from the sale of pin badges around the college.

An arts exhibition was also held on Tuesday evening, the admission fees added to the total.