PUB patrons pulled a 13-tonne truck through two villages for charity.

The truck pullers are regulars from the Oak Tree Inn, Catterick Village, near Richmond, headed by truck driver Derek Donoghue-House.

This year is the fourth year the 20-strong group has pulled the 13-tonne Volvo truck, which also includes a low-loader trailer for pulling caravans.

They hauled it from the pub in Catterick Village to The Bridge House Hotel, in Catterick Bridge. Then, after enjoying some refreshments at the hotel, the group headed back to the village.

The truck pullers were accompanied by other volunteers collecting donations, and supporters walking behind them.

Each year, the event helps local causes. This year, the money will be split between the Balmaclellan Residential Home for people with learning disabilities and the Catterick Village Pre-School.

The organisers have not yet totted up the funds raised from yesterday's pull, but the last three events combined raised more than £13,500.

As part of their work to help the community, the group also painted the pre-school after it was quoted a price of £2,700 for the job, which it could not afford.

Mr Donoghue-House said: "I'm a truck driver and I came up with the idea that we could maybe pull my truck somewhere and back to raise some money for a charity in the village.

"It is difficult. There is a bit of an incline going out of the village so it is very difficult."

Mr Donoghue-House thanked the staff and patrons of the Oak Tree Inn and The Bridge House Hotel, and all those who supported the group's efforts.