Children have been getting active on their journey to school.

Parents, pupils and staff from Buglawton Primary School have been taking part in Living Streets' Walk to School Week.

This year themed as The Great Space Walk, the initiative encourages students across the UK to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school while learning about the health, environmental and safety benefits of moving more.

Headteacher Alison Kennerley said: "We're proud to take part in Walk to School Week and raise awareness of how important it is for children to stay active and arrive at school ready to learn.

"Our pupils really understand the value of walking – for themselves and for their community.

"We're also committed to making the journey to school safer and hope to attend a town council meeting to ask for help with a 30mph speed limit and a crossing on Buxton Road."

Congleton Town Mayor, councillor Kay Wesley, joined pupils on their walk to school on Wednesday morning, May 21.

They strolled form a 'park and stride' meeting point at The Church House pub to the school gates.

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Councillor Wesley said: "It was a joy to walk with the children from Buglawton Primary – they knew exactly why walking is important: 'It's good for our health,' 'It's better for the planet,' and 'It's safer'!

"Ten out of ten to everyone.

"Thanks for having me – and keep walking every week!"