Blyth RNLI volunteer crew car wash is a great success

The sun was shining and flags were flying at Blyth RNLI lifeboat station as the annual volunteer crew car wash returned after COVID had interrupted the fundraiser for the last two years.

A steady stream of cars passed through the Station's gates and the volunteer crew made sure the cars left gleaming.

The RNLI's mascot Stormy Stan came along and gave a helping hand.

Blyth RNLI Ladies Guild provided refreshments to the crew and the public with the Station's shop also open.

At 3pm the money donated during the day was counted up and a fantastic amount of £1386 was raised.

Organiser of the event Helm Jordan Holmes said ;'It was great to be able to hold our annual fundraising event, and we are grateful to the people of Blyth who came out and supported us. Thank you to Asda Blyth and Autosmart International also for their support. Our Ladies Guild and shop volunteers also need to be thanked for giving their time up to support us. It's a great chance for the volunteer crew to do some team building and to socialise at the end of the day over a barbecue.'

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