A COUNCIL chief has come up with a novel nautical idea to raise money for her chosen charity.

Chairman of the District of Easington Audrey Laing is organising a boat trip to raise funds for the Chin Up group.

The public are invited to join her aboard the Teesside Princess for an evening of fun next month.

The boat will leave Castlegate Quay, in Stockton, at 8pm on Friday, October 12 and return at 11pm. There will be a barbecue and bar and entertainment. Tickets cost £13.

To book call Christine Cartwright on (0191) 5270501