Big hearted fundraisers raise thousands for Children In Need (PICS)
Two sparkly Pudsey Bears were created at EnergieFitness, in Burslem, to raise money. The fitness centre asked users to donate cash to make the artwork.
Customers at Barclays Bank were encouraged to throw custard pies at staff.
The bank, in Campbell Road, Stoke, expects to raise more than £2,000.
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Students from the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College dressed as schoolchildren and spent a day throwing wet sponges at people to raise money for Children In Need.
Staff and students at Newcastle College dressed up as their favourite Hollywood film stars to raise money.
About 40 youngsters from Sally-Anna's Day Nursery, in Church Lawton, took part in a day of fund-raising.
The children all wore pyjamas and took their teddy bears for a picnic tea to raise about £500 for Children In Need.
Children at Alexandra Infants School , in Meir, had a pyjama afternoon for Children In Need.
After lunchtime yesterday, all children and staff made a donation to the charity to allow them to wear their pyjamas and slippers and listen to bedtime stories.
Glyn Jones Opticians, in Trinity Street, Hanley, raised money for Children In Need over two days.
The optician organised a raffle, a colouring competition and a guess the amount of sweets in a jar game.
Members of Keele University's rugby team dressed up in drag to collect money for Children in Need yesterday. Pictured are Steven Appleby, right, and Rich Hill.
Staff in the Co-op Pharmacy in Audley decided to dress up to do their bit.
All wore navy and gold air hostess costumes, raising £150.
Four security men at Freeport Talke shopping centre supported Children In Need with a busy day of hair removal. Andrew Perry-Smith, Brian Hindley, Darren Herbert and Nevil Thompkinson all had waxing sessions in the centre.
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