WE would like to thank all the Cambridgeshire under-fives who took part in the Big Toddle for Barnardo s last summer. We can now tell these terrific toddlers that they raised a fantastic £11,500, which contributed to the overall £1million raised for Barn

WE would like to thank all the Cambridgeshire under-fives who took part in the Big Toddle for Barnardo's last summer.

We can now tell these terrific toddlers that they raised a fantastic £11,500, which contributed to the overall £1million raised for Barnardo's early-years work and for their local community.

Cambridgeshire toddlers were sponsored to walk a half-mile. They joined youngsters from thousands of pre-schools, nurseries and toddler groups across the UK.

The charity believes in helping children in their early years, as we know that a better start in life leads to a brighter future as an adult.

The Big Toddle is all about children helping children. Groups were invited to keep 25 per cent of the money they raised for a local cause, or to support their own voluntary group.

Barnardo's Big Toddle will take place again in June 2006. To find out how to take part, please visit ww.bigtoddle.co.uk

CYNTHIA CATCHPOLE, Barnardo's Toddle Fundraiser