The two lifeboatmen in this picture have every right to look happy. Not only are they among those who will enjoy the delicious looking food in front of them at Stockport South East branch's twenty-first annual cheese and wine party, but also the proceeds of the evening—£5,416 is going to pay for a new D class inflatable lifeboat at their Blackpool station. (I to r) Christine Harding, Stockport SE honorary treasurer, Crew Member Peter Canham, Dr Graham Harding, chairman, Crew Member Geoff Horan and Sue Wright, honorary secretary..