In IV75 when Herne Junior School in Petersfield first opened in Love Lane a pupil presented Sir Alec Rose with a flag for the Walmer lifeboat. Hampshire Rose, and said 'When it wears out can we buy another'.'' In February, almost four years to the day. the old flag having worn out. Sir Alec and Lady Rose were presented with two flags, the RNLI house flag and a smaller ensign. The money for the flags was raised from a Christmas concert put on by the children.

photograph by courtesy of'East Hampshire Post'.