Staff and pupils from Lytchett Minster School once again enjoyed their annual six-mile Sandwalk from Poole to Bournemouth and back to raise money for charity.
This year, they raised £8,500 for two charities, Young Lives vs Cancer and Willdoes.
The Sandwalk, named as it takes place along the sandy shores from Poole to Bournemouth, was first launched 25 years ago by Simon Wyatt, a teacher at Lytchett Minster school. The money raised at this year’s event adds to the overall total of more than £300,000 over the 25 years.
Simon said: “The motivation for the Sandwalk as it is now, was the death of a close friend of my wife and I, when we were all 35. A mother of two young children and a very fit young woman, it just didn’t seem fair.
“We have supported a variety of charities, always with a link to school following the passing of two members of staff and one student. Other charities that are providing support for current students have also benefitted. The last 25 years has seen sponsorship in excess of £300,000 raised by students at Lytchett.”

If you would like to get involved with sponsorship for the next Sandwalk, you can get in touch with Simon Wyatt at wyatts@lytchett.org.uk.