CO-OP staff in Kilmacolm brought the seaside to the shopfloor and raised £200 for local children.

Workers at the Lochwinnoch Road store held a special beach event in aid of the village playscheme, which is being held in the nearby community centre.

Staff took kind donations from customers and also held a raffle and tombola.

Among those making a contribution was former Inverclyde councillor Helen Calvert. The money will be used to pay for the youngsters to go on a trip to Funworld in Greenock.

A store spokesperson said: “The team at Co-op Kilmacolm dressed in their summer finest to host a beach party at our little shop with a tombola and raffle to raise funds for the kids at the Kilmacolm playscheme.

“We are now able to make a healthy donation of £200 towards their summer trip.

“Thanks to all our customers for their kindness and generosity – you’ve made a lot of kids very happy.”

Susan McArthur, who is a caretaker at the community centre, praised the Co-op staff for their thoughtful gesture.

She said: “It’s a nice touch.”

The playscheme children also had a book sale and raised £53 towards their outing.