Pupils at Haydon School in Eastcote have dedicated themselves to raising money for charity and good causes by creating their own Rotary Interact Club.

Headteacher Robert Jones, staff and pupils attended the presentation of the official Charter recognising the foundation of the club by Councillor John Hensley, the Mayor of Hillingdon, on May 9.

The Interact club for 11- to 18-year-olds was created with the help of Pinner's Rotary Club and has already seen its membership grow from just under ten to 15.

The Interact club has already undertaken two projects and from these given almost £400 in total to support a school in Burundi and the Red Nose Day Appeal. 

The mayor chatted with many members of the group before making the presentation to Niamh O’Grady, the first club president. 

Most of the Interact club were at the event and also saw her given the club president’s badge and collar.  Each member received an Interact pin from the mayor.

Also present were the Mayoress, Diane Hensley, Rotary District Governor Joy Arnott, Rotary Club President Barbara Rees, President Elect Malcolm Mitchell and Past President Nigel Shock.