THE cash was in the bag when cricket-mad youngsters set about raising funds for their club.
Players from Shotley Bridge Cricket Club's junior section spent a day packing shoppers' bags at the Morrisons superstore in Consett, raising more than £1,100.
It will assist the club to develop its youngest players by helping to pay for a bowling machine, to pep up their batting and fielding skills, as well as other equipment.
Hilary Nesbit, the club's junior development officer, said: "Young players are the future of the club and we have a very successful junior section, with more than 130 children on our books, some as young as five."
The club's junior section was recently awarded the Sport England Clubmark.
"We had a great day at Morrisons and the staff and shoppers gave us a tremendous amount of support. Thanks to them, we will be able to help our youngsters reach their full potential."
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