Stephen StaffordSouth of England

Vikki Ekema A group of line dancers in cowboy hats with the leader dressed in yellow — A 12-hour dance marathon was one of the fundraising events for BBC Children in Need

Fundraisers of all ages across the south of England have been going the extra mile to support BBC Children in Need.

From Hampshire and Dorset to Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight, people have been baking, cycling and rattling collection buckets as part of the BBC’s annual charity appeal.

Schools, care homes, leisure centres and community groups have embraced the challenge with creative, fun-filled ideas to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

This year’s televised Children in Need appeal kicks off at 19:00 GMT on BBC One.

Kids at Muddy Ducks nursery went on the hunt for Pudsey

Muddy Ducks Four young children in hi-vis vests sitting at a picnic bench in the park with a Pudsey teddy bear — Kids at Muddy Ducks nursery went on the hunt for Pudsey

Children at Muddy Ducks nursery near Wokingham were among those getting into the spirit of things after receiving an urgent message from Pudsey, who had managed to got lost while feeding the ducks.

Luckily, the youngsters followed the arrows and eventually discovered him sheltering from the rain. Phew!

Rotary Club members were out early at Reading Station

Reading Rotary Clubs A Rotary Club member with CIN merchandise and a collecting bucket, with two GWR staff — Rotary Club members were out early at Reading Station

And it was an early start for members of five Rotary Clubs in Berkshire as they started collecting at Reading Station.

Members from Reading Abbey, Reading, Maiden Erlegh, Loddon Vale and Pangbourne have had a busy few weeks, delivering Children in Need merchandise to 20 primary schools in the area.

Their efforts have helped raise an impressive £7,000 so far.

The Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre generated electricity and donations during a 24-hour record attempt

Garrison Sports Centre Rows of static bikes in a large leisure centre hall, with the riders all waving — The Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre generated electricity and donations during a 24-hour record attempt

Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre attempted a world record in generating the most electrical energy by pedalling on static bicycles for 24 hours – all in aid of BBC Children in Need.

Teams and solo riders from the Army, local businesses and sports clubs took on the challenge in timed sessions – helped along by a DJ.

Amy Wright is celebrating raising money for Children in Need for 35 years

Amy Wright in a yellow CIN t-shirt pushing two Pudsey Teddy bears in a wheelchair in a park — Amy Wright is celebrating raising money for Children in Need for 35 years

Amy Wright from Wellow in Hampshire was out raising money for Children in Need for the 35th year.

She won the charity’s national Fundraiser of the Year award in 2021 in recognition of her efforts.

She has held several events this year, including a fundraising walk around Romsey.

Fundraisers kept dancing for 12 hours in Poole

Vikki Ekema Five people line dancing in front of a yellow Children in Need stall — Fundraisers kept dancing for 12 hours in Poole

Fundraisers put on their dancing shoes in Poole, Dorset , for a 12-hour dance-a-thon organised by Asda community and customer champion Vikki Ekema.

Chaser, Darragh “The Menace” Ennis joined in a special quiz challenge at Isis House Care Centre in Oxford

The Orders of St John Care Trust A team photo of care home residents and staff all wearing yellow, with Pudsey and Darragh Ennis — Chaser, Darragh “The Menace” Ennis joined in a special quiz challenge at Isis House Care Centre in Oxford

And residents and employees from Isis House Care Centre in Oxford pitted their wits against TV’s Chaser, Darragh “The Menace” Ennis in a special quiz challenge.

The care home’s quiz team, affectionately dubbed “Recycled Teenagers”, were asked six questions and were ranked against three other competing teams drawn from across Oxfordshire.

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