Richard Hill (left), a regular at the Manor House Inn in Ditcheat, Somerset, is an enthusiastic RNLI supporter - with his powers of persuasion he manages to maintain a constant flow of donations from friends and other regulars.

Castle Cary branch first left a collection box at the pub two years ago and since then the box secretary has to empty the overflowing 'lifeboat' every 8-9 weeks.

Thanks to Richard's efforts, the total sum collected over this period is over £522..