CONTRIBUTIONS are needed for a week-long charity sale.

The RSPCA is opening a store in Skinnergate, Darlington, on Monday, and is appealing for items to sell.

Staff say they are particularly keen for donations of bric-a-brac and ornaments.

Vanessa Robinson, who is co-ordinating the collections, said she hopes it will prove as successful as the charity's sale in March.

She said: "People in Darlington were so kind then, and we're sure they will be again. We're doing well with donations, but we still need more."

Goods can be delivered to the store, or volunteers can collect them. For further information, contact Ms Robinson on (01325) 377878.