Awards were presented for long service and fundraising to Birmingham branch members Geoff Cope and his wife Mary, Len Hart, Nigel Richards and Madeline Figures.

Redditch electrical engineer Michael Dilley and his wife were pictured accepting the keys of a Volvo from Anthony Oliver of the RNLI and Julia Spray of Volvo.

Neil Upton and Ian Shakespeare were pictured preparing for their sponsored walk.

Pictured were branch president Andrew Allely and secretary Mrs Diane Dancer who were awarded the RNLI’s silver badge and gift secretary, Mrs Val Morgan, who was awarded a statuette. Chairman Mrs Jean Hadley commented.

Dudley mayor Bill Webb was pictured starting the 24-hour event at Himley Hall to raise funds for the replacement of lifeboat, Himley Hall, stationed in West Mersea, Essex.

Aston Villa player, Dalian Atkinson, was pictured in oilskins with RNLI Birmingham manager Judith Feeney.

Members of Midland Rotaract Club cycled from Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth. Cyclists Eric Turner and Ian Garlick of Tettenhall Rotartact, and Andrew Franks of Walsall Rotartact, were pictured at Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station. Lisa McCumiskey of Rotaract c

The image of the lifeboat ‘Wolverhampton’ attempting to rescue the crew of a German ship was pictured. Malcolm Timmins of RNLI Wolverhampton commented.

A photograph shows a group of men wearing RNLI blazers and holding a trophy/shield.

A photograph shows a woman unveiling a plaque.