PUPILS at Oakhill College, in Whalley, are going green after setting up an Eco Club at their school.

They have set up the club in response to the Government's Eco-Schools Initiative, which encourages youngsters to work towards improving the environment.

Pupils will be looking at a wide range of environmental issues, such as waste management, water usage, energy efficiency and transportation.

There will also be taking practical, hands-on action to spruce up the college grounds.

The youngsters have so far built a compost bin from scrap wood and chicken wire, made bird feeders from yoghurt pots, and put out fat and bird seed.

They have also kept the woodland path and stream in the school grounds clear of leaves and other debris.

They are currently making bird tables to place around the grounds of the school.

Teacher John McGuinness, who is spearheading the project, said: "The club is more than just eco-based.

"Its wider aims are to encourage teamwork and help create a shared understanding of what it takes to run a school, in a way that respects and enhances the environment."