YOUNGSTERS have been strutting their stuff on the catwalks in Highworth.

The town might not be a world fashion capital yet, but some of the young models seemed like naturals as they took to the stage to show off clothes from the JAS (Just A Second) fashion house as part of a fundraising event for Eastrop Infants School and Southfield Junior School.

Twenty-one girls and boys, aged five to 11, took part in the fashion show in Southfield School's jam-packed hall.

Also stepping into the limelight were parents and teachers, who were also doing the designs justice as they strode up and down the hall in the hope that people in the audience might be persuaded to part with some cash and make a purchase.

JAS, based in Salisbury, holds fashion shows in schools across the UK. It sells goods manufactured for the high street chains but also sells them at lower prices for school and charity events.

Both of the school's Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) will take a percentage of the profits from the clothes sales to raise money for the schools.

Jackie Haddock, chairwoman of the Eastrop Infants PTA, called Focus, said: "All the youngsters were very excited before they went on stage.

"None of them have been on a catwalk before, although judging by the performance of one or two, I wouldn't be surprised if they had been."

Eastrop PTA hopes to use the money to develop the school's outdoor play area, while Southfield want to buy new equipment, particularly after the loss of various items in a fire that destroyed two mobile classrooms.

Six-year-old Hannah Brewer, from Eastrop Infants, couldn't wait to get out in front of the crowd.

"It's lots of fun, a bit like dancing. You get to walk out there with nice clothes on and twizzle in front of everyone. It's great."

Five-year-old Jake Russell, also from Eastrop, looked rather nervous.

"I am very excited about going in front of everyone, and telling all my friends at school about it," he said.

Chloe Sears, aged seven, from Southfield, said: "The clothes are really nice, but it is a bit nerve-wracking.

"I like clothes so hopefully I will get to have some."