One of Littleover and Michelover branch's most dedicated, and certainly quietest, fund raisers retired from active service recently.

George (r) is no dummy when it comes to collecting money, having raised over £40 in the last five years without asking for a penny.

He was used to draw attention to the branch's displays at various events and was very popular with the children who always had a giggle before putting money in his collecting box. Sadly George has been forced into retirement by being unable to defend himself from people who liked to pull his hands off and he has been replaced by George II (centre) who will no doubt win the hearts of all the children once more. Derek Hallworth (1), RNLl area organiser, north west, was present at the 'handing over' ceremony..