A BRIERLEY Hill bingo hall is hosting a charity event to help customers battle ‘Blue Monday’.

The third Monday in January has been given the glum title as millions of Brits struggle with December credit card bills, failed post-festive diets and gloomy weather.

But this year, Mecca Brierley Hill employees and customers are hoping to get through the most depressing day of the year by donning their onesies on Monday (January 19) to raise funds for Carers Trust, the company’s partnered charity which helps the millions of unpaid carers across the UK.

General manager Natalie Holland said: “It’s no big secret that January is a depressing month as the post-Christmas holiday blues set in.

“The onesie charity event will be a great opportunity to make people smile and for customers to enjoy a fun day out with friends and family, whilst helping to raise funds for a very worthy cause.”

Pushpinder Gill, the charity’s senior fundraising manager, added: “We all need help and support sometimes. When your family or friends grow old or ill, you may find yourself looking after someone you love on a part time, or even full time, basis. That's when you become a carer.

“The money raised by Mecca has helped us set up dedicated grant funds for carers across the UK, providing basic household equipment for those in financial need, skills training and holidays giving individuals time out from their caring role to relax.”

For more information on the event, call 01384 486835.