Nearly 80 children from Bakewell Infants Schools joined tens of thousands of British youngsters in the world record-breaking 'walking bus' event, organised by road safety charity Brake.

Pupils learned about the importance of the Green Cross Code during the walk around Bakewell and raised £130 to help Brake's important work.

Headteacher Trish Outram said: "It went very well and it was great to be part of a new record.

"The children made their own signs and banners to promote road safety, which they have also been learning about during class and in special assemblies.

"It's something they really know a lot about now," she added.

The pupils waved banners, carried colourful placards and wore reflective clothing during the event last Wednesday.

Brake is calling for 20mph zones to be introduced around schools to combat grim new statistics which show 705 child pedestrians are injured each year on East Midlands roads, with two killed.

Chief executive Mary Williams said: "Through this event we are urging drivers to take time out to think of these children and to make a commitment to always drive at 20mph or lower around schools and communities.

"You never know when a child might make a mistake and run out – your slower driving could save their life," she added.

To find out more about Brake go to www.matlockmercury.co.uk and follow the link.