CHILDREN at a Kidderminster nursery got ‘dotty’ for charity when they held a community fashion show to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

The Co-operative Childcare nursery in Coventry Street spent the day learning about Braille, and then put their new skills into practice by designing and making their own dotty t-shirts.

Parents, friends and colleagues were invited to see the children modelling their creations at a fashion show held at the nursery, with sales of the t-shirts going to RNIB charity.

The activity was part of national ‘Wear Dots, Raise Lots’ initiative by the charity, which encourages people to raise funds to support people who are blind or partially sighted.

The children at the nursery also got involved in a day of fun activities as part of an initiative from the Midcounties Co-operative to celebrating the themes of diversity, openness, equality and social inclusion.

The day marked their ‘Little Pioneers’ programme, featuring characters each representing one of the society’s values. ‘Ping Day’ saw children exploring the theme of openness, as well as Chinese culture, by trying out origami, as well as learning how to make spring rolls and how to speak some Chinese words.

Jemma Matthews, nursery manager, said: “The children always love learning new skills and they are very proud of their fantastic fundraising achievement. Sight loss effects 25,000 children in the UK and as a community provider, we are committed to championing causes that provide such valuable support.

“The fashion show was a great success, and a lovely way for us to bring families together at the nursery to support a worthy cause.

“We were also pleased to host ‘Ping Day’ as part of an exploration of the theme of openness, as well as Chinese culture.”