Nicholas received a warm welcome from the children at Heyworth Primary School in Haywards Heath on Friday in appreciation of his sponsorship of a Willow arbour.

The arbour sited in the Early Years outdoor classroom will provide welcome shade for the children in summer and an attractive feature in which they can work, read and play.

The Eco Schools team will help to look after the Willow as it grows and Nicholas is hoping to make a return visit in the summer to see the progress of the arbour and read his favourite picture book to the children.

Following the ceremony Nicholas said; "I was delighted to sponsor the children's Willow arbour as part of my carbon-offsetting initiative. I commend the school on offering the children such a stimulating outdoor learning environment and I look forward to visiting the children and the arbour later in the year."

Nicholas was welcomed at the ceremony by Headteacher Alison Colbran, members of the Eco team and some of the children from Early Years.