YOUNGSTERS practised staying silent yesterday as they prepared for a national charity effort.
The 38 pupils at East Cowton Primary School, near Darlington, will be among those taking part in the Big Hush in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief on January 28.
And yesterday the youngsters were rehearsing to see just how long they could button their lips.
On the day, depending on age, they will be trying to stay silent for up to 30 minutes - and the longer they manage the more money they will raise.
Money raised by children taking part in the Big Hush will help fund specialist Macmillan nurses and doctors, build cancer care centres, give financial help to those who need it and provide a range of cancer information, both locally and nationally.
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