Clock Tower pub in Northwich supporting people of Ukraine

The Clock Tower in Chester Way joined a fundraising campaign run by its brewery Joseph Holt, which has raised more than £20,000 for the Disasters Emergency Committee.

The pub itself raised more than £500 towards the total by holding an Easter raffle.

Jane Kershaw, director of Joseph Holt, said: "Our pubs, such as the Clock Tower, are very much at the heart of our communities.

"And many of our staff and licencees had already embarked on their own fundraising activities for Ukraine when we launched our appeal week.

"But when we put the call out for everyone to become involved in a special drive to raise money the response was deeply felt – not least from our generous customers.

"It really has been amazing how much has been raised in just one week. It shows the important roles played by pubs in the communities they serve.

An Easter raffle was held to raise funds at the Clock Tower

"We hope it will go some way to alleviating the terrible suffering that's happening to the people of Ukraine."

Other Joseph Holt-owned pubs did charity car washes, school discos, had swear jars on their bars, and held a curry and comedy night to help raise funds during the week-long campaign.