by Chris Malone
A caravan owner from Seaton Sluice has been using his two mobile homes to raise money for Bedlington-based dog rescue charity SHAK (Safe Homes and Kindness).
Derek Hepple, 69, had been raising about £250 per week for the organisation by selling tea, coffee and scones from his caravans before Northumberland County Council enforced a restriction on him due to complaints, local newspaper the News Post Leader reports.
However, after long discussions with the local authority and Seaton Valley Parish Council, Mr Hepple has been granted permission to move his fundraising activities from his driveway to a car park across the road on the sea front.
He will now run the fundraising business every Sunday and on bank holidays, which should help to keep SHAK running.
The charity looks after larger dogs with medical, mental health and behavioural problems.
Those taking their caravan to Northumberland might wish to visit Seafield Caravan Park, which claims to be one of the most relaxing holiday home locations anywhere in the United Kingdom.
