SHOPPERS at the Co-op have raised thousands of pounds for a local charity after digging deep into their pockets.

The Friends of Eastwoods Park, who own and operate the Miners Lamp Cafe and Community Hub in Prudhoe, received a huge cash boost raised by members of the Co-op.

A cheque for £7,877.50 was handed over to project manager Russ Greig on November 22.

The funds will be used to provide valuable, fully accessible facilities in the Miners Lamp.

Russ said: "It's brilliant news, we were delighted.

"We’d like to say a really big thank you to everyone who has supported us through the Coop.

That money is going to be put towards installing a fully accessible toilet facilities.

"We're hoping to be the first Changing Places toilet in all of Prudhoe.

"It's not just a toilet - it has a hoist and other facilities so it can be used by everyone.

"It will make the entire park more accessible to all."

The money was donated by the Co-op local community fund, which supports projects across the UK Co-op members care about.

Each time members buy selected Co-op branded products, a percentage of the money goes to local causes.

All money raised from shopping bag sales also goes into the pot.