WELLINGTON boots were out in force in a South Lakeland village when local children devoted an entire day to welly related activities.

In anticipation of this week’s Witherslack Welly Weekend, youngsters at Dean Barwick Primary School in Witherslack devised 101 uses for the humble boot.

From an unusual planter, to a bizarre fish bowl and a less than appetizing soup bowl –there was no shortage of suggestions.

Other welly themed wackiness included designing a welly, a welly woodland walk, welly wranging and composing welly songs, dances, stories and poems.

“It was a fantastic event and the children really enjoyed themselves,” said head teacher Linda Graves. “We tried to incorporate the curriculum into all the activities. For example, when the children did the welly wrangling they used their numeracy, estimation and measuring skills.”

The activities pre-empt further welly madness on Saturday, when John Sainsbury of Outreach House Church will lead an attempt to break the world record for the most welly-clad people doing the conga.

It is part of a fundraising drive to enable eight Witherslack residents to visit the Congo-Rwanda border, where they will work with Heal Africa – an African charity that helps communities devastated by conflict and natural disasters.

The fun starts at Dean Barwick School at 12 noon and the record-breaking welly-conga attempt kicks off at 2pm.