BUDDING Ivor Novellos have been busy composing songs to raise money for an orphanage in Belarus.

Girls from Queen Mary School in Lytham have recorded their efforts on CD and cassette, both of which are now on sale to fellow pupils, parents and friends.

The project was the culmination of months of hard work by a small group of volunteers.

Their final recording was made with the support of the Lancashire Schools' Music Service and the cost of production was met through various sponsorship.

Copies of the songs - We Can Make A Change and A Song For Chernobyl - are on sale at the school.

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