SKIPTON Soroptimists took part in a special International Women's Day event at York Minster.

Days for Girls saw more than 300 women and girls travel to the Minster from as far away as Scotland to make 'menstruation kits' for girls in developing countries.

The world-wide project aims to provide washable, easy to use, feminine hygiene kits to distribute to girls in countries where poverty can exclude them from attending school during menstruation.

The brightly coloured cotton kits are packed into draw string bags, which last up to three years and which enable girls to have uninterrupted schooling.

Two members of Skipton Soroptimists attended the event which saw more than £600 raised and more than 80 kits completed, which will be sent to Nepal and the Gambia.

Volunteers were involved in all areas of making the kits from drawing around templates to machine-sewing and finally packing the finished kits.

Skipton member, Valerie Mason, said there was something for everyone to do.

"It was a wonderful team event, and will go along way to giving the girls some dignity and able to continue with their schooling.

Any Craven women interested in joining Skipton Soroptimists, should email siskiptonsecretary@gmail.com for further information.