TOTS have tramped three times round a park to raise nearly £1,000 for a good cause.

Youngsters from the Avenue Playgroup, based in Wivenhoe, circled the town’s King George Playing Field as part of the Barnardo’s Big Toddle, an annual national fundraising event for the children’s charity.

They were joined by about 20 big brothers and sisters to boost the total number of entrants to about 40.

Several other children will be adding more to the £850 sponsorship pledged for the walk, by undertaking a separate walk with their parents.

Amanda Herbert, from the playgroup, said: “We had lovely weather, which was a blessing, and everyone had a great time.”