WESSEX Water has handed over a £4,000 cheque to Kingston St Mary Primary School to fund a new play area.

Pupils have already held fundraising events, including ‘The Big Walk’ in March which raised £1,500.

The cheque was handed over by Wessex Water’s David Eversett, above, and it is hoped that the contribution will push the school towards its goal of creating an activity play area for its hard-working youngsters.