Thousands of people gathered for Hexham's 2024 fireworks display.
The event, which took place on the Sele on November 2, featured a 20-minute fireworks display and a performance from local samba band A Batida Da Rua.
The event was organised by Hexham Town Council and the town clerk Andrew Gooding.
"We thank all of those who helped with the planning including Hexham Rotary, Tynedale Lions and Hexham Community Partnership.
"North of Tyne Mountain Rescue joined the Lions and Rotary collecting donations on Saturday and the Scouts performed a Sunday clean-up, which was fantastic on both counts."
Jonathan Hill, from Tynedale Lions, said: "We could not have asked for better weather and there was a great turn out with plenty of people making donations.
"It’s such a great community event for Hexham and we’re proud to support it."
Nick Rossiter, president of Hexham Rotary, said: "The total amount raised was over £14,000.
"That is an increase on 2023 of 20% for donations, which is wonderful news."
Ms French said: "What a wonderful evening!
"The volunteer collectors took over £5,500 for raffle tickets, which was amazing work.
"We are so grateful to everyone who bought a ticket and, of course, to the 35+ Hexham businesses that donated a prize.
"We saw a good uplift in donations, so the raffle seems to have been a success."
The town council added: "Thank you to all those who kindly donated.
"This will contribute to the fireworks for next year, which we hope to be even better."
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