PEOPLE across the Keighley district did their bit for Children in Need.

Groups, schools and workplaces were among those which staged a wide range of activities in support of the annual fundraising extravaganza.

Over the years, the BBC Children in Need appeal has coined-in more than £1 billion for an array of charities and projects. A number of schemes supporting children and young people across Keighley have benefited from the funds raised.

This year's appeal has raised more than £47 million.

A spokesman said: "In the last year alone, Children in Need has been able to make a real difference to 600,000 young lives in communities the length and breadth of the UK.

"That’s incredible – and it is all down to people coming together to help make a difference."

More than 65 people took part in a two-hour Zumba/Clubberthon at Central Hall, Keighley, together raising over £700.

The event was hosted by Angela Fish, of Fishy Fitness.

Fitness instructor Angela specialises in Zumba but has recently qualified in Clubbercise, a workout done in the dark – with the exception of disco lights and glow sticks.

She paid tribute to everyone who supported the event.

"We raised a fantastic amount on the night," she added.

Little Learners Aire Valley had messy play and mark making classes at Haworth, Cowling and Wilsden, raising £48.

Karen Rushworth, for the group, said: "The babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers had lots of messy fun making circles and spots in custard, cake mix, rice and of course baked beans!

"My daughter, Ruby, made spotty buns for the children and the parents generously donated."

At Oxenhope Primary School, pupils had spent time raising the profile of diversity, anti-bullying and Children in Need.

The children learned about – and celebrated – what makes people unique.

They used books including Giraffes Can’t Dance, The Rainbow Fish and The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag to help build understanding of differences and positive relationships.

The pupils created artwork, learned songs and poems and discussed opinions and ideas in lessons.

And they presented what they had learned at a special Children in Need assembly on Friday.

Head of school, Mrs Alice Jones, said: "We value teaching children about respect and difference. I feel that building tolerance into our curriculum is crucial if we want an understanding society for the future."

The school raised over £186 for Children in Need.