A lovely life-size donkey, hand made by Robbie MacDonald who works at the Wick Carpet Store, was raffled to raise funds for Wick lifeboat station. The donkey was put on display in the store to attract interest in the raffle. Eight-year-old Michael Grant obviously thinks the donkey is great fun while Mr MacDonald keeps a watchful eye on his handiwork. The proceeds from the draw for this humble beast of burden were in excess of a not so humble £462.

photograph by courtesy of J. MacDonald.