Model boats raise funds for RNLI Troon
Two impressive model boats, gifted by Mr John Macdonald from Stewarton to RNLI Shop Troon, went under the hammer thanks to TR Callans, Auctioneers and Valuers in Ayr.
As the models were beautifully made, RNLI Shop Troon approached TR Callans to value and auction off the models to raise funds for the RNLI in Troon.
The model boats were recently successfully auctioned commission free and all the proceeds from the sale donated to RNLI Troon. David Miller from TR Callans visited RNLI Shop Troon where he presented the cheque to Frances Wong, one of our RNLI shop volunteers.
Thank you to Mr MacDonald for gifting the boats and TR Callans for their assistance in the sale.
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