A paper chain, created by Dartford youngsters, is helping terminally ill children and their families.

The group of girls made the piece during their meetings for the1st Dartford Christchurch Rainbows, a two year scheme for kids before brownies.

The youngsters, aged five to seven, were sponsored for the chain and raised £173 for chYps, a hospice charity for children and their families based in Westerham.

Rachel Hothi, who herself was a rainbow, said: "I am so happy to be back at Rainbows and I am very proud of the 1st Dartford Christchurch Rainbows for their amazing donation. 

"I'd like to thank them and all their sponsors for this very special gift."