For many years Mrs. R. Rowe has made knitted garments for raffles and sales at the annual harbour fete and other life-boat functions at Newbiggin. This year Mrs. Rowe knitted a bedspread, two yards nine inches long, satin lined, crochet edged to her own design using only two knitting needles. The amount raised was £88. Mrs. Rowe's family has been connected with the life-boat service for several generations..