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

A photograph shows a woman unveiling a plaque.

The photograph shows the lifeboat by Tower Bridge.

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.

Pictured at the garden party were landlord Richard Moore, his wife Maureen and daughter Ann together with James Lawrence committee member of the RNLI Wolverhampton.

Pictured at the presentation event were Hop Pole landlord Richard Moore and his wife Maureen with RNLI branch chairman, Bob Newell.

Leslie and Hilda Eden of Claremont Road, Sedgley, were pictured with RNLI branch chairman Karl Falk, following their generous support of the new ‘Mary Richards’ lifeboat.

Licensee Fred Clarke, his wife Pat and regulars of the Spring Cottage pub, Bloxwich, were pictured with the monster pile of pennies collected to raise funds for the RNLI.