A PUB boss is raising the bar by helping local good causes fundraise for free in his Port Glasgow premises.

David Carroll, owner of the Caledonian Bar, offered the Princes Street establishment for a race night once a month to a group or individual looking to raise money for the community.

After being inundated with requests, he decided to extend the offering and will now turnover the bar every Friday for the events, where he'll also cover costs of the DJ and race night.

The businessman - who also owns Carroll's Furniture in Greenock - hopes to support as many good causes as possible with all the money raised from races, raffles and tickets going to the good causes.

Mr Carroll told the Tele: "We have been very well supported since we started, so we wanted to give something back to the community.

"We are constantly being asked for sponsorship, tickets or vouchers and cannot always meet all the requests.

"This way we will be able to do something that benefits everyone.

"The people fundraising have got a venue, DJ and entertainment covered for free, we'll have a busy bar and lots of money will be made.

"We're really looking forward to being able to do this."

David says events are already booked in for Friday nights right up until April.

The events also mean that his staff, including barmaid Aimie Archdeacon, will have secure shifts on otherwise quiet evenings.

David said: "It works for all involved and keeps our staff in employment.

"Rather than telling door stewards they might not need to work, they're guaranteed Friday shifts now.

"It is the same with bar staff, it will keep everyone busy and on hand to help support these nights to be a success."

Aimie, who will be on hand to support at the Friday night fundraisers, added: "It's a really great thing for us to be able to help so many people.

"We'll also hopefully have people reach out to us who might not have ever thought fundraising was possible due to the costs involved."

*To find out about Friday fundraising opportunities, call the bar on 01475 741977 or send a message on Facebook.

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