YOUNG people across the area enjoyed taking part in events for Children in Need.

At Copplestone the Church Youth and “not-so-young” helpers washed more than 30 cars in the Church car park to raise funds.

More than 30 cars were cleaned by Copplestone Church Youth club members. AQ 7792
More than 30 cars were cleaned by Copplestone Church Youth club members. AQ 7792 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Helpers behind the cake stall at Copplestone Church in aid of Children in Need. AQ 7806
Helpers behind the cake stall at Copplestone Church in aid of Children in Need. AQ 7806 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

In the Church Community Room, the café served lots of hot drinks (hot chocolate a favourite), with bacon butties and a wonderful array of homemade cakes.

Children could enjoy some Pudsey themed activities and a “Toy and Togs” giveaway was open for parents to browse and pick up free items of clothing and toys for their children.

Two youngsters enjoyed Children in Need activities at Copplestone. AQ 7810
Two youngsters enjoyed Children in Need activities at Copplestone. AQ 7810 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Adults washed cars to help out at Copplestone. AQ 7804
Adults washed cars to help out at Copplestone. AQ 7804 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Busy washing cars for Children in Need. AQ 7804
Busy washing cars for Children in Need. AQ 7804 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Organiser Suzanne Lunn, said: “Thank you to everyone who washed cars, baked cakes, cooked bacon butties, made drinks and generally helped out and to all those who supported this community event which raised an amazing £710 for Children in Need.”

Children at Yeoford School raised more than £100 for Children in Need.
Children at Yeoford School raised more than £100 for Children in Need. (Yeoford School)

Hard at work on a very muddy car at Copplestone. AQ 7801
Hard at work on a very muddy car at Copplestone. AQ 7801 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The sign outside Copplestone Methodist Church on the day. AQ 7818
The sign outside Copplestone Methodist Church on the day. AQ 7818 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

At Yeoford the School Council made homemade cakes and lemonade to sell at morning break.

The children dressed in yellow and spots and made £100.30 for Children in Need.