PUPILS and staff at a Bishop Auckland School pooled their talents to stage a show for the town's hospice.

Bishop Barrington School presented £639.23 to Butterwick Hospice, which neighbours the school in Woodhouse Lane.

After the show, they raised extra cash by collecting old Christmas cards for recycling.

Fundraiser Sylvia Stoneham was presented with a cheque by Lisa Bain, the school's head of music and performing arts, and Marc Stuart, of the science department, along with the two youngest pupils who took part, Angela Simpson and Jessica Davies.

Headteacher Bruce Guthrie said the show had been so successful it could become an annual event. He said: "I am immensely proud."