This year’s nominated charities – Northumbria Blood Bikes, St Oswald’s Hospice and Northumberland County Blind Association – each received £7,000.
Organised by Tynedale Lions, in partnership with Tynedale Rugby Club, the three-day event is known for its community giving.
The Lions have announced that chosen charities for the 2017 event will be the Calvert Trust, Macmillan, and Hexham and Corbridge Youth Initiative.
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