Carmarthenshire County Council staff dug deep in to their pockets and came up with more than £4,000 for Children in Need.
All departments entered in to the fun of the event and organised various activities, from tea bag throwing competitions to book swaps.
One of the biggest fundraisers was a sponsored relay run, which saw a team of staff covering the county on foot, calling in at several council offices to collect £1,500 in cash along their way.
The Housing Benefit team, supported by colleagues in the council tax section, also stood out on the day – contributing £1,200 to the total through various activities, including a rugby match and busking.
Other events included a ‘wear a wig to work’ day at County Hall, Carmarthen, Nintendo Wii competitions at Ty Elwyn, Llanelli, and a chilli challenge at Trostre Depot.
There was also dress-down days, cake stalls and raffles to add to the total.
Council leader, Cllr Meryl Gravell, said: “Staff raised a fantastic amount of money on the day, and I’m sure there’ll be more to come over the next few days as people count up their donations. It’s all for a very good cause, and I’m sure this money will be put to very good use.”
