BANK staff will be swapping office garb for coats and wellies later this month when they set to work on a community clean-up.

The old Barclays building in the Swaledale village of Reeth is well on its way to becoming a community office, which will include a computer suite, council and police office, tourist information point, youth club and a number of low-cost homes.

However, the old orchard needs attention before it takes up a role as a community play area, with room for educational projects, relaxation and fun.

Barclays staff have pledged to do their bit under the umbrella of the banking group's SiteSavers scheme.

A team will arrive with spades and wheelbarrows on Saturday, October 26.