Isabelle's silence is golden

An Ashton primary pupil has stayed silent for more than 12 hours - including through the school day.

Mum Tracey Brierley said she was amazed when her chatty eight-year-old daughter Isabelle (pictured) wanted to do a sponsored silence, for she didn’t think she would last 30 minutes.

But the lively little girl managed 12 hours and 15 minutes in total.

Isabelle raised the tremendous sum of £310.65 for Ashton-based Willow Wood Hospice, where she was presented with an ambassador badge, wristbands and a framed certificate for her efforts.

Mum Tracey said: “It was her own idea to do this.  Her grandad was cared for at the hospice, and she really wanted to do something to raise funds.

“She’s such a bright spark though, we never thought she’d last a full day without talking!

“Isabelle’s so thrilled to have received the certificate and large cheque showing the amount she raised – she’ll be taking them to school - the Oasis Academy next Monday morning to show all her friends and teachers.”

Lynn Fothergill, for Willow Wood, said: “We can’t thank Isobelle enough, it was a great idea to raise funds for us this way and what an incredible amount she raised.  

“I’d like to thank her on behalf of everyone at Willow Wood, she really is a superstar supporter.”