A pub in Evesham is collecting coats for those in need this winter.

The Valkyrie Bar, in Market Square, has placed coat rail outside the pub so that anyone can take one if they need it.

The pub has run the project each winter for three years now and it is hoped this will help both adults and children in the area.

A staff member said: “As we are once again in the colder months we want to do our part in helping those that need it. Including children's and adults.

“We've been doing the rail for three years now, it's for people who can't afford a warm coat during these colder months, we also include children's.

“People can bring any unwanted coats in for us to add to the rail, this has been very successful over the years and already seems to be this year too.

“We had a fair few coats the past couple of days but now we're down to just a couple again.”

Anyone wishing to donate can hand any unwanted coats to staff at the Valkyrie.