YOUNGSTERS aged from nine months to five years joined in a toddle waddle yesterday to raise funds for The Meningitis trust.

Middlesbrough Council's Stepping Stones creches across the town responded to a countrywide invitation from the Meningitis Trust and around 90 children with their families took part in the event at Stewart Park.

Each child received a certificate to mark their efforts and there was a bouncy castle to work off any excess energy the youngsters may have had.

It is hoped the day raised around £1,000.