A DARWEN school has set up a web shop to help raise funds for a new minibus.

Avondale Primary in Hindle Street wants its supporters to shop online at www.buy.at/ avondaleschool to help them raise £4,000 before next April.

More than 100 retailers are accessible through the webshop, including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Waterstones.

Customers do not hav to pay extra to use the webshop.

Sue Speakman, from the school, said: “The web-shop facility is such a simple but effective idea. We receive a commission on each purchase.”

The school recently received a boost to its fund when local pub The Alex raised £500 on its behalf.

The Parent Teachers and Friends’ Association has also planned a Christmas Fair for December 6 and a quiz night and wine-tasting evening in the new year.