Stranraer: Representatives oflnd Coope Alloa Brewery Company and the Co-operative Society in Scotland, Mr West, Mr McCulloch, Mr Young and Mr Thomson, were present at Stranraer boathouse on Saturday July 23 for the handing over of the new D class inflatable lifeboat provided for the station from part of the proceeds of their joint promotion for the RNLI; after a plaque commemorating the occasion had been unveiled by Mr Thomson, a joint exercise of the new lifeboat with a helicopter from RAF Leuchars was watched by the guests, Stranraer branch and guild members and many visitors and holidaymakers. During the afternoon the president of the guild presented to Dr William Guild, representing the Scottish Lifeboat Council, a cheque for £768.90 raised by Terry Simpson, a senior member of the crew, by a sponsored water ski from Portpatrick to Donaghadee and back—a remarkable achievement. The day ended with a wine and cheese party which raised another £100. In the picture are members of Stranraer crew, the helicopter crew and the representatives of the donors together with Dr Scott, branch chairman.

photograph by courtesy of F. H. McCarlie.