Do you have a brew with a view? 

Samantha Gargett, of Elton Finance based in Cockermouth, is asking people to take pictures with their cuppa to raise funds for charity. 

She wants to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance.

Samantha, who is married to Richard and has three children, said: "I was stood at the window of my house, drinking my brew and trying to avoid doing housework, when I saw an air ambulance flying past.

"I found it quite ironic the contrast between the beauty of the scenery and the fact that someone was being taken seriously to hospital. That’s when I had this idea."

She's already had a selection sent to her and the campaign will run until August 31.

People are asked to upload their photos on their own social media sites and websites and tag #mybrewthisview @mybrew thisview as pages have been set up for the campaign on Twitter and Facebook.

Or send your photos to the Times & Star via email at news.ts@cnmedia.co.uk

To donate, text MBTV50 £3 to 70070 or visit www.justgiving.com/brewview16