Youngsters helped raised £6,000 for a charity which cared for their teacher who died earlier this year.
The Rudolf Steiner School in Kings Langley held a sponsored walk on July 5 in aid of the Hospice of St Francis which cared for its much loved teacher, Heather Thomas, who passed away in April.
Priya Mahtani, the school's communications manager, sa
id: "Heather was a warm and generous spirited woman, whose presence is greatly missed. She knew the school was participating in the walk and was very excited about it."
Staff at HMP The Mount in Bovingdon have also been busy raising money for the charity.
At the end of last month the team raised £1,600 after taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge, which is a race to climb the UK's three largest peaks, Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike in 24 hours.
During the challenge the team contended with minus 25 degree temperatures and 50 mph winds.
They completed the gruelling task in just over 21 hours, taking an hour-and-a-half off last year's time.
Meanwhile, last week the hospice paid tribute to the 650 hard-working volunteers who tirelessly support the charity.
In a special afternoon thanksgiving celebration last Wednesday (July 9) 150 people turned up and television presenter Pam Rhodes was on hand to help thank them for their hard work.
The multi-faith event was attended by representatives from the community and dignitaries.
Staff from Lloyds TSB and the Holiday Inn, Hemel Hempstead, helped serve cream tea and refreshments, giving the volunteers a chance to relax and enjoy the celebration in their honour.
Liz Hughes, Hospice of St Francis Chaplin, who led the service said: "We have always had an annual thanksgiving and memorial service but this year wanted to do something to specifically recognise the work of our volunteers. It's a chance to say thank you for their support and commitment."
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