YOUNG people from a north Durham secondary school have been given funds to help them do outdoor activities.
Year ten pupils from Blackfyne Community School in Consett were given £500 to buy gear to help them in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Keith Anthony attended an assembly yesterday to present them with a cheque on behalf of the Co-op.
As part of the course, the youngsters will have to do a 15-mile expedition on the Pennine Way.
PE teacher and course leader Paul Harrison said the money will buy tents, sleeping bags, rucksacks and cooking equipment.
He said: "It is a personal challenge and for the kids who do this, it really says something about their personality.
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