PUB staff in Greenock have set the bar when it comes to fundraising after smashing through the £40,000 mark for a children's cancer charity.

The team at the James Watt in Cathcart Street have amassed an incredible £42,000 for good cause CLIC Sargent over the years.

In the current year alone, staff at the JD Wetherspoon pub have raised nearly £5,000 from the likes of bake sales, their annual sponsored cycle around Millport, half marathons and their biggest challenge to date, conquering Ben Nevis in May.

They also have more money-spinning charity events in the pipeline.

Duty manager Julie Alexander, who is from Port Glasgow, said: "About 30 people work here and they all get involved.

"It's great how much we've raised as a team.

"We've got another sponsored cycle on August 14 and thirteen staff are taking part in that.

"People are very generous with their sponsorship and we have buckets on the bar and the customers chip in as well. "I'd like to say a big thanks to everyone who has donated and especially to the staff for getting involved - and for the bumps and bruises along the way. "They're a good team who all chip in."

The money raised so far this year and from future events will be added to the existing total of just under £37,000 generated by the James Watt.

Shift leader Tam McParland, who is from Greenock, has worked at the pub for four-and-a-half years and is proud of their charity exploits, including scaling Britain's highest mountain a couple of months ago.

He said: "It's been a big effort from everyone.

"Ben Nevis was tough but we managed it and it was brilliant.

"That's been the highlight for me, it's what we built up to."

JD Wetherspoon has been supporting CLIC Sargent since 2002, raising over £17 million in that time.

The charity supports young people who are affected by cancer and their families.

James Watt staff Julie and Tam are pictured with colleagues Kane Alexander, from Port Glasgow, and Ben Bell, who lives in Greenock.