THE Rame Peninsula branch of the RNLI has raised in excess of £8,000 in the past year .

The branch could do with more help is anyone who feels they can spare a little of their time to help our lifeboats is asked to contact secretary Miss Jo Pavey on 82369. They will receive a warm welcome and will be assured of the gratitude of all the lifeboat crews.

In this year, the 175th anniversary of the RNLI, the branch is holding a cheese and wine party in the Community Hall, Kingsand on the actual birthday, March 4, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets, price £4 each, are obtainable from Jo Pavey. Other anniversary events will be announced nearer the time.