A cheque for £2,000 was presented to St Peter’s C of E Primary Academy, Mansfield, by trustees of James Henry Blake Charity to enable pupils to attend a Back To Nature trip at Wollaton Park Adventure Club, Nottingham.

The charity was set up more than 100 years ago by James Henry Blake, a former mayor of Mansfield, to benefit children in deprived areas in the town.

Many Mansfield people will recall the name Blake from the Blake and Beeley hardware store on Church Street in the town. James Henry Blake was a regular worshipper at St. Peter’s Church, Mansfield, where a window is dedicated to his memory.

Year 4 teacher Caroline Eady thanked charity trustees Jean Moulson and Vivienne Brown.

Head teacher James Marshall and the chair of governors, Christine Bacon, said the educational trip would benefit the children and give them opportunities they may not otherwise experience.

Pictured are head teacher James Marshall, James Henry Blake Charity trustee Jean Moulson, teacher Caroline Eady, charity trustee Vivienne Brown, chair of St Peter’s governors Christine Bacon, and Year 4 pupils Jess and Tianna.