Alnwick girls hold fundraiser for Australian bushfires appeal

Mamie Belshaw, Zara Hately, Estie Belshaw, and Anya Campbell. | Other 3rd Party

Alnwick schoolchildren held a bake sale for the victims of the Australian bushfires and raised £137.

Estie Belshaw, ten, Zara Hately, nine, and Anya Campbell, nine, asked Alnwick Lions if they could collect money for the charity's Australian Fires Appeal.

The girls, all Swansfield Park Primary School students, held the fund-raiser at Willowburn Sports Centre.

As well as selling lemonade and home-made cakes, the gang held a 'guess the name of the bear' competition. The soft toy, named Billie Eilish, was donated by Alnwick's Sainsbury's store.

The girls, helped by Estie's younger sister Mamie, said: “We are really grateful to everyone who supported us and gave money.“We wanted to do this because it was horrible to think about all of the people and animals who have been hurt, killed or lost their homes during the Australian bushfires.“Alnwick Lions want to raise £2,000 with their appeal. We are pleased to have helped.”