GROUPS around the Vale took part in wacky activities to raise money for Children in Need.

Staff at the HSBC bank in Evesham (right) dressed as Star Wars characters and raised £1,683.

Evesham town councillor Michael Elliman raised £362.73 by dressing as a Roman centurion, while customers and staff at Evesham Technology raised £4,500 with a massive sponsoring a balloon release.

At Evesham and Pershore Housing Association in Evesham staff and customers and raised £249.75. Children at St Andrews First School in Hampton sold cakes to raise £45, youngsters at Badsey Nursery School line danced and a martial arts club in Offenham did press ups.