VIRGIN Money Hexham is showing its charitable side while getting into the festive spirit.

The Hexham bank on Cattle Market is collecting selection boxes on behalf of the children’s ward at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

The store has already received a number of selection boxes, and you don’t need to be a customer to donate.

Store manager Liz Hardy said: “The RVI plays such an important part in the local community and does a lot of untold good to the people who need it.

“It doesn’t matter whether you are a Virgin Money customer or not, you can help make a difference this Christmas by making a donation.”