HUNDREDS of pupils, parents and staff from King's School Worcester took part in a charity walk.

The biennial King's May Day Charity Walk saw the walkers travel from Hanbury Wharf to the King’s Senior School in Worcester via King’s Hawford.

Walkers raised money for St Richard's Hospice and Birmingham Children's Hospital.

The school chose to support St Richard's Hospice as a thank you for the care given to their colleague Peter Iddon, who died in 2016.

He spent his whole career at King's, working there from 1980 until his death, and was cared for by the hospice in his final days.

Pupils from King's St Alban's were also asked to put forward charities with Birmingham Children's Hospital chosen after a year 5 pupil spent time there.

The walk was officially started at 9.30am with the cutting of the ribbon by Tricia Cavell from St Richard’s Hospice, following a brief introduction from headmaster Matthew Armstrong.

The first, seven mile leg followed the Droitwich Canal from Hanbury Wharf to King’s Hawford and was walked by King’s Senior pupils from the Lower Remove (Year 9) to sixth form, their parents and plenty of pet dogs.

The second, five mile leg followed the River Severn from King’s Hawford all the way back to the King’s Senior School.

For this leg they were joined by the Fourth Forms (Years 7 and 8) and the junior school children from King’s St Alban’s and King’s Hawford.

Walkers enjoyed a pig roast, organised by the King's Parents' Committee, after they completed the route.

Organiser Carolyn Mellor, the school's second deputy head, said: “We have been delighted at the community spirit shown today and the real dedication for two wonderful charities both of which are very close to our hearts. "We hope to raise upwards of £10,000 – which is a fantastic achievement by all involved."

The walk took place on Monday, May 1.