'A Queen's Gala' will be staged on Sunday June 10 in the beautiful grounds of Pitcaple Castle, Aberdeenshire, where Mary Queen of Scots was entertained in 1562. An afternoon of fun will include dancing scenes from the life of Mary, a costume contest, games, competitions and stalls as well as a chance to see through this fifteenth century castle which is still a family home. Further details from Captain P. C. Burges-Lumsden of Pitcaple Castle, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB5 9HL.

# * * A set of 16 RNL1 lifeboat picture cards and album based on the old cigarette card format are now available.

Information about each picture is printed both on the card and in the album. Each set of cards 60p, album 30p, p. and p. 15p. Full details from T. Stibbons, chairman of Spalding and District branch, 4 Rainton Court, Spalding, Lincolnshire PEI2 6BD..