LOCAL authority staff will do their bit to help less fortunate youngsters this week.

Staff at Ryedale District Council will be raising funds for Children In Need tomorrow, with a number of events.

Competitions, sales of home-made buns and biscuits and fines for staff are among the fundraising events taking place during the day - in staff's own time.

Front of house staff will also be in fancy dress.

Customer support manager Mandy Lightfoot said: "We do hope that it is a successful day with plenty of money being raised for Children In Need."

Council chairman Lindsay Burr added: "Children In Need is a wonderful event that makes a vital contribution to the welfare of young people both in Ryedale and throughout the rest of the world."