The ladies of Lymm and district branch (pictured right with RNLI area organiser for the North West, Jim Crowther) held an antiques evening on 8 November 1996 which raised over £1,200 for Institution funds.

The event was held at the Lymm Hotel and started with a short talk by representatives of Capes Dunn & Co, a firm of auctioneers and valuers from Manchester, followed by cheese and wine. There was an large tombola and raffle, making the evening a great success..