Tyne and Wear Metro network 'lost property' set to go on sale - here's where to buy
Lost property found across the Tyne and Wear Metro network is set to go on sale.
Nexus is set to sell off lost property found on Metro trains, in stations and bus interchanges over the last two years, to raise money for a local charity.
The sale will take place at Tynemouth Market, In Tynemouth Metro station, on Sunday, June 7, from 9am-3pm.
Hundreds of items are up for sale, from tents and windbreakers, to Christmas trees and cuddly toys.
There is also brand-new clothing with tags on, sports items from basketballs and badminton racquets to boxing gloves and cycling helmets, jewellery, umbrellas, walking sticks, sunglasses and more.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Nexus’ chosen charity of the year, North East Dementia Care.
The sale is cash only. Any unsold items will be recycled or donated to charity.
Lost property is held by Nexus for 28 days before being discarded, recycled or sold, depending on the item and its condition.