THE staff at the Alton offices of Capita Security Watchdog had no need to get dressed when they came to work on Friday morning – as they came in their sleepwear for a Children in Need slumber party.

It was held during office hours and those who didn’t wear pyjamas, dressing gowns or onesies still wore their Pudsey ears and took time out for a photograph before heading back in and working on the serious business of raising money for the charity.

The day, which also involved a Children in Need duck race and sales of baked goodies, was organised by Kelly Page and Emma Grant and by the time the party was over the staff had raised £473 for the BBC Children in Need appeal.