A TEAROOM opened by primary school pupils enjoyed a successful opening after being awarded funding through Renfrewshire Council’s Dragons’ Den competition.

The first Todholm Tearooms event was held on Friday December 2 with more than 40 members of the local community coming along.

Earlier this year, the school received £630, double the amount requested, to create the tearoom. The money was used to purchase resources such as cups, saucers, branded aprons and ingredients.

Pupils also put money towards finances a school cook book to help fund future events.

The idea for the cafe was inspired by the children wanting to offer a place where members of the community, especially the older generation, could congregate. A mobile service to deliver their home baking to neighbouring care homes Rowan Gardens and Hunterhill will be run by the pupils with the help of the funding.

Councillor Jacqueline Henry, Convener of Education and Children’s Services Policy Board, who attended the launch said: “I would like to congratulate all the pupils from Todholm Primary School and the teachers that supported them for running such an excellent event.

“It was inspiring to see the children apply the creative ideas presented during the Dragons’ Den event with such successful results. “The Todholm Tearooms is aimed at helping others in their local community and highlights why the school was presented with the funding. I’m sure this will lead to more successful events in the future.”