A race with a difference took place in Berkshire in aid of the RNLI. When the minister of Maidenhead Synagogue, Rabbi Jonathan Romain, heard that the ancient Cookham regatta was to be revived he proposed that one of the races be entitled the 'Clerics Challenge' and chal lenged other churches to put up teams for a friendly inter-faith contest.

The public were entertained by a variety of ministers, priests and vicars heaving at the oars in boats with suitably religious names such as Noah's Ark, Jonah, and St Andrew the Fisherman. Sponsorship and donations led to £120 being raised.

The Rabbi is an active fund raiser for the Institution, having raised over£2,000 through previous events..