Pudsey Bear brought joy and excitement to pupils in Taunton during a surprise school visit.
The BBC Children in Need mascot delighted children at Priorswood Primary School in Taunton as part of a special event ahead of this year’s national fundraiser.
BBC Radio Somerset is supporting the charity through its Run for Pudsey campaign, which encourages children to raise money through physical activity.
Josh Field, a teacher at Priorswood Primary School, said: "What a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to be part of something so special.
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"Having Pudsey visit the school brought an incredible sense of excitement, and it was wonderful to see the children so engaged and enthusiastic.
"We are delighted to be supporting BBC Children in Need and grateful to BBC Radio Somerset for helping us shine a spotlight on this fantastic cause."
The visit was made even more memorable by a live broadcast from BBC Radio Somerset presenter Charlie Taylor, who spoke to Mr Field and pupils about Pudsey's visit and the Run for Pudsey initiative.
Run for Pudsey encourages children to combine fun, fitness, and fundraising by taking part in a physical challenge to help support young people across the UK through BBC Children in Need.
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