Children from the Military Kids Club of Helston Community College were on their best behaviour as they served up a ‘High Tea’ to naval fire fighters at RNAS Culdrose.

Every year the club - formerly known as HMS Heroes - likes to do something around Christmas, in a way of a thank you to the armed forces.

In previous years they have made fudge, which was then packed up inside Christmas 'care packages', and sent to deployed Culdrose units around the globe, while last year they organised a spa day.

Teresa Robson, who oversees the club at the school, said: "This year they decided they wanted to do something for Culdrose’s fire station. Obviously its manned 24/7, so they miss-out on many of their own family festivities. "The children have been brilliant and came up with an idea to serve them High Tea at the fire station."

The club supports children who have parents and family members in the military. Many of the children have parents who work at the Helston naval base and some are even away over December, on operations with the Royal Navy.

Rosie Thomas, 12, whose father Steve was away in the Middle East, said: "We thought about all the sacrifices everyone here makes over the Christmas period, so we thought we would throw a little bit of Christmas cheer to those here at Culdrose. I think we just want to say 'Happy Christmas' to everyone."