Scarborough Ladies Lifeboat Guild Raises £1,620 at Harvest Moon Dinner Dance

The evening welcomed 60 guests to a warm and lively celebration, with excellent food, generous community spirit, and plenty of entertainment. Highlights included a spirited round of Stand Up Sit Down Bingo and music from Don Paton, who kept the dance floor buzzing throughout the night.

A fantastic raffle featured a wide array of prizes, including:

• A garden table and chairs donated by Proudfoots
• A bottle of whisky worth over £70
• Vouchers from Crescent Hotel, Park Manor, Weston Hotel, Geo’s, Palm Court, North Cliff Golf Club, and the Stephen Joseph Theatre
• A bottle of Golden Rum from The Distillery in Scarborough

The Guild also received several generous monetary donations, reflecting the community’s ongoing commitment to supporting the RNLI’s lifesaving mission.

A Special Tribute
The evening was especially meaningful for Pauline Brown, who was recently honoured with a 20-year service award for her dedicated volunteering with the Guild. Pauline currently serves as the Guild’s Press Officer, and her tireless work behind the scenes has been instrumental in promoting events and raising awareness for the RNLI.

Scarborough Ladies Lifeboat Guild Chair Gladys Fox said: 'We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the evening such a success. The funds raised will directly support our volunteer lifeboat crew and the vital work they do saving lives at sea. It was also a joy to celebrate Pauline’s remarkable milestone — her commitment and enthusiasm continue to inspire us all.'

The Scarborough Ladies Lifeboat Guild continues to play a vital role in fundraising and public engagement for the RNLI. Events like the Harvest Moon Dinner Dance not only raise essential funds but also celebrate the spirit of community and the dedication of RNLI volunteers.

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Notes to editors 

Scarborough lifeboat station has been operating since 1801. The crews have received 35 awards for gallantry and today the station operates a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat and a D class inshore lifeboat
To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/scarborough-lifeboat-station

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