TWO men will swap the bingo hall for the open road to raise funds for the children's ward at Russells Hall Hospital.

Mecca Bingo colleagues Ben Washington and Josh Nettleford will get on their bikes and set off on their charity challenge from their Brierley Hill workplace on Saturday (December 20).

Ben, aged 35, and 22-year-old Josh will cycle almost 40 miles to collect donations from other Mecca clubs in Bilston, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Oldbury.

The pair, who will be dressed as elves throughout the challenge, hope to raise more than £500 to purchase toys and electrical goods for the ward.

Josh admitted it would be a "challenge" but was hopeful the target would be met.