YEAR 9 pupils learnt about the work of Castle Point’s Befrienders during a visit to the Tyrells Centre in Seymour Avenue, Thundersley.

The Sweyne Park pupils were taking part in the First Give Programme, which encourages students to identify social issues in their area and work with charities, such as the Befriending scheme run by the service. The students will share what they learnt as part of a competition which would see the winning charity receive a £1,000 boost.