STAFF and regulars at a North-East pub have raised £700 for the work of one of the region's hospices.
The employees and regular customers of the Crown, at Brompton-on-Swale, took part in an 11-and-a-half mile sponsored walk to raise cash for St Teresa's Hospice, in Darlington.
The walkers also visited three other hostelries along the way and raised £95 towards their total at the Travellers Rest at Skeeby, the Anchor and the White Swan, at Gilling.
Landlady Morag Mackintosh said: "It was a wonderful day, ending with a free barbecue for the walkers at the Crown.
"We had so much fun that we are proposing it as an annual event and hope that others will join us next year."
Hospice director Jane Bradshaw said: "St Teresa's Hospice is very fortunate to have such good support from the local community.
"We rely heavily on donations like this to ensure that the first-class service provided by the hospice is available free of charge to terminally ill people in Darlington and the surrounding area.
"Our thanks go to everyone who took part and supported the walk in any way."
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