A group of Reepham High School and College teachers and pupils have spent the day in beekeeping suits to raise money for a charity which sends beekeepers worldwide to share their expertise.

Eastern Daily Press: Teachers and pupils dressed up as beekeepers to raise money for a charity which supports developing countries. Pictures: Reepham High School and CollegeTeachers and pupils dressed up as beekeepers to raise money for a charity which supports developing countries. Pictures: Reepham High School and College (Image: Reepham High School and College)

Bees Abroad seeks to reduce poverty through beekeeping. Volunteer project managers use their skills, working in the local community group, to develop a viable project which will become self-sustainable.

The charity is sending a local beekeeper, who has worked with the school to teach the students about bees, to Uganda.

Venetia Rist is a member of West Norfolk and King's Lynn Beekeeping Association with art teacher Lynda Lee.

Ms Lee said: 'I wanted to help send Venetia to Uganda and to raise awareness of bees and how vital they are to our planet.'

Eastern Daily Press: Teachers and pupils dressed up as beekeepers to raise money for a charity which supports developing countries. Pictures: Reepham High School and CollegeTeachers and pupils dressed up as beekeepers to raise money for a charity which supports developing countries. Pictures: Reepham High School and College (Image: Reepham High School and College)

By taking collecting buckets around school, the team raised over £150 on the day.

Eastern Daily Press: Teachers and pupils dressed up as beekeepers to raise money for a charity which supports developing countries. Pictures: Reepham High School and CollegeTeachers and pupils dressed up as beekeepers to raise money for a charity which supports developing countries. Pictures: Reepham High School and College (Image: Reepham High School and College)