GLEEFUL school children and teachers welcomed Pudsey Bear with open arms as part of children in need.

Over the past week Pudsey has been travelling around Cumbria visiting various schools around the area for the occasion.

On Monday, November 12, the big bear was a special guest at St Cuthbert's Primary School in Windermere who were all too happy to welcome him.

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The children and the teachers all dressed up for the occasion especially.

Lucy Bone, class 4 teacher, said that on the day there was a cake sale and lots of arts and craft activities. The school also children sang some of their favourite songs to Pudsey.