Winners of 72 events at regattas throughout the country, Park View students are preparing to undertake their next challenge.

It is a 24-hour sponsored row to raise money for the purchase of two new rowing boats needed because of the growing numbers of junior members of Chester-le-Street Rowing Club.

Barclays Bank is supporting this event, which is to take place using rowing machines at the school on Friday, February 22.

Anyone wishing to sponsor the event is asked to contact the school