A BUILDING society is encouraging people to pop in for a cup of tea.

Newcastle Building Society is working with North-East tea company Ringtons on a campaign designed to encourage people to review their insurance arrangements.

Every customer who visits any of the Newcastle’s 35 branches for a home insurance quote will receive a free box of Ringtons tea.

Steve Urwin, senior marketing executive at Newcastle Building Society, said: “Ringtons and the Newcastle share a lot of common characteristics, which make this new partnership a very good fit – we’re both rooted in the North-East, have strong personal relationships with our customers and communities, and maintain a firm commitment to quality products and excellent customer service.”

Jon Malton, director of Ringtons, said: “We are very pleased to be working with the Newcastle Building Society – two local businesses serving the great people of the North-East”