Ian McLeod, of Burniston, guessed that a whisky bottle at Headers barbers in Aberdeen Walk contained exactly £60.

The contest was held in aid of Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston Spa, which is Scarborough’s nearest children’s hospice.

The retired engraver, who won a free haircut, said: “I couldn’t believe it! I was really pleased to win and it’s a good organisation to support.”

The bottle full of 5ps was donated by customer Rodney Gill, of Elmville Avenue, after he read in the Evening News that staff were collecting for Martin House.

He said: “I’d had it full and on the shelf for ages – I thought it might as well do some good!”

The competition raised a total of £102.50 for the charity, which provides care and support for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.

Martin House fundraiser George Sowersby said: “I would like to thank all the helpers and the general public for all their support in the past year. Their support means so much to our hospice.”

In the past year the Scarborough Friends of Martin House group has raised £57,000. The hospice costs £4 million a year to run and only receives seven per cent of its funding from the primary care trust.

Staff at Headers are still collecting 5ps for the hospice if anyone wishes to help the cause.

You can also make a donation of cash or unwanted gifts to help raise funds by calling George on (01723) 374295.