A harbour fete at the little Northumbrian coastal village of Craster last July raised £.1,531 for the lifeboat service. It was opened with charm and wit by Joyce Grenfell who also sang snatches of her songs, everyone joining in well-known choruses. Mrs Grenfell, who herself raised over £16 signing autographs, was presented with a bouquet by Bridget and Jane Grey. With them was Lady Mary Howick.

photograph by courtesy of The Northumberland Gazette.