YOUNGSTERS and their parents put their best foot forward to take part in a sponsored toddle in aid of Stockton's Children's Centre.

The centre, based at the University Hospital of North Tees, is a child development centre for young children with significant special educational needs.

It has a nursery and parent and child groups that helps 44 youngsters.

The group took part in the toddle around the lake at Ropner Park, Stockton. It was started by Ben Weston, a presenter on local radio station TFM, who then joined in.

Darren Gunn, from the group, said: "The toddle has become an annual event and in past years has been very successful. To see children and their families, as well as everyone else, have a great day is simply wonderful.

"This is a great social event as well, as raising money for the centre."

All the money raised will be used to buy creative play equipment for the children.