More than 800 islanders took to the roads to take part in yesterday’s 12-mile World Aid Walk, to raise money for various humanitarian charities. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 0574327)

CHILDREN are the main contributors to the continued success of the World Aid Walk, according to its chairwoman.

More than 800 people took part in the annual walk held yesterday to raise money for international charities and Bella Farrell said she was thrilled by the turnout.

‘The number of people taking part increases every year, it’s amazing,’ she said. ‘We get a lot of children taking part and they are the driving force behind its success because they are so enthusiastic about it and they make their parents want to do it.

‘The kids learn about it through their school and they are so motivated.  I think it’s unlike any other event from that point of view.’ Last year, £25,000 was raised and Mrs Farrell said that would be better this time around.