CHILDREN at a Rubery school dressed up as farm animals to raise funds for charity.

Enthusiastic youngsters from the foundation stage at Holywell Primary and Nursery School took part in the Chatterbox Challenge 2005.

They were sponsored for the event, which included fancy dress, farm games and animal painting. All money raised goes towards the 'I Can' charity for children with speech and language difficulties.

Nursery teacher Cynthia Beckett said: "The children are having a great time and are also helping children who are less fortunate than themselves."