PUB-GOERS have put their best foot forward to boost a cancer charity's coffers.

Staff and customers at the Glendenning Arms, in Witton Gilbert, went on a five-mile sponsored walk to Lanchester to raise more than £1,657 for Macmillan Cancer Relief's County Durham Appeal.

The pub held two events last year that raised £1,000 for the charity.

The pub's landlady Jeanette Ryans, whose four-year-old grandson took part, was delighted with the response.

She said: "The walk was a tremendous success and the amount of money raised was worth every step. A customer was on hand at the finish line to ensure everyone was returned to the pub for a well earned drink.

"Thank you to everyone for helping raise such a substantial amount of money."

Caroline Broadfoot, appeal manager for Macmillan Cancer Relief's County Durham Appeal said: "We would like to say a big thank-you to Jeanette, her staff and customers for this donation.

"The Glendenning Arms are one of the biggest fund-raisers for our charity in this area and their efforts are very much appreciated."

Nicola Gibson, a business development manager for the pub's owner, Pubmaster, said: "Pubmaster pubs are at the heart of their communities and take great delight in supporting the communities that also support them."