Mrs Irene Craig, founder chairman of Lowestoft ladies' guild 21 years ago, with the lead crystal bowl presented to her by Lowestoft branch at her retirement. With her are Coxswain Peter Gibbons and Michael Chapman, honorary secretary. The presentationi together with a presentation from the guild, took place in February at the annual lifeboat ball in Lowestoft which raised more than £1,800.

During her time as chairman the guild has brought in over £70,000..