Staff at the Hays Travel shop in Prince Edward Road, South Shields, organised the day trip in support of the Mayor's Charity fund.

They collected £675 for the fund, which this year is supporting Cancer Connections, 2 By 2 Children's Foundation and the Stroke Unit at South Tyneside District Hospital.

The Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside, Coun John Anglin and his wife Chris, went along to the Hays Travel branch to receive the cheque.

The Mayor said: "It's always a pleasure to receive donations for my chosen charities. They do some marvellous work supporting people across the borough, and I know that they will be most grateful.

"I'd like to thank all the staff at Hays Travel for organising the trip and to everyone who contributed. I hope they all enjoyed their day out."

Debbie Howe, Hays Travel Branch Manager, said: "Everyone who joined us for the day out in York had a really wonderful time and there was a lovely atmosphere.

"We enjoyed a raffle and played bingo on the coach to help raise the money, and we were delighted with the amount collected. It is going to support very worthy local causes."