A NEW fundraising lottery which is based on the weather could generate extra cash for organisations on Teesside.

The Teesside Mohawks Basketball Lottery will not only help fund the team, but incentives will be offered to other local groups who struggle for funding.

A top prize of up to £10,000 a day, five days a week is up for grabs - plus smaller prizes - for just a £1 stake.

The aim of the competition, launched with the help of Redcar and Cleveland mayor Councillor Arthur Dobson, is to select six numbers which are then matched against temperatures around the globe.

Coordinator Darrell Aspery said: "While the Mohawks really hit the heights and picked up the treble last season, they were still the only club in the first division not to enjoy the benefits of major sponsorship.

"The absence of this backing meant that the club had to seek out alternative sources of funding.

"After a long period of negotiation and consultation it was found that not only could we as a club benefit from this particular scheme but we can also help others.

"Already we have seen a number of small soccer clubs grasp the opportunity and we are reaping the rewards.

"And of course there is also the chance to win that £10,000 a day."

For further details call (01642) 665504.