Athletes in pyjamas took to the track last weekend to try and raise money for new equipment.

Twenty five youngsters aged 3-14 from the athletics club of Olympic medallist Harry Aikines-Aryeetey raised more than £625 on Saturday, April 27.

Sutton and District Athletics Club are hoping the money from the fun run will buy new running vests and eventually go towards an electric scoreboard for Sutton Arena, where the club is based.

Penny Wells, the clubs social secretary, said: "I really feel that this would help the children in many ways, not only will they look good, they will also feel and look part of a team and in turn perform and bond better."

"I'd like to thank Jan and Steve Holt for their help in making it possible and their son Matty for bringing his DJ decks down."