YOUNGSTERS who ran a marathon to create their own story garden are now enjoying tales of happily ever after.

The children from Ox Close Primary School in Spennymoor, raised £3,645.14 from the marathon challenge and the money has been spent on creating a story telling corner in the school's garden.

Spennymoor's town mayor and mayoress John and Davinia Culine praised the youngsters' efforts when they joined them for a fancy dress day and their very first story time, pictured above.