SHOPPERS in Darlington can send a golden jubilee message to the Queen while raising money for one of the UK's leading charities.

Bonmarche in the Cornmill Centre has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Relief for a national promotion.

The aim is to raise at least £200,000 to help support the charity's patients and their families.

From today until May 15, the store will have special golden jubilee wishes forms available for customers. Shoppers will be asked to make a donation for each wish. The wishes will be delivered to Buckingham Palace in time for the jubilee in June.

Nationally, the ladieswear chain has supported Macmillan Cancer Relief for six years, raising more than £700,000.