RNLI Aith and RNLI Lerwick receive Co-op donation

The Co-op staff had held a Bake Sale on 20 May, and staff had baked several cakes, all of which had been sold. The event had included a raffle, and the total funds raised for the charity was £631.00, which is to be split between the two lifeboat stations.

RNLI Aith Lifeboat Operations Manager Jim Nicolson was happy to receive the donation on behalf of the volunteer crews, it was presented to him by Co-op staff members Denise Cooper, Eunice Hutchison, Angela Mortimer, Chloe Henderson, and Margaret Harms.

Notes to editors

Photo shows RNLI Aith Lifeboat Operations Manager Jim Nicolson accepting donation from Brae Co-op staff. Credit RNLI/Liz Boxwell

RNLI media contacts: Liz Boxwell, RNLI Aith volunteer lifeboat press officer, 07789 728874, [email protected]

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