Tommy Taylor aged 85 in April has been a member of the Gravesend branch ] committee for over 25 years and box secretary for over 10 years.

This picture was taken at a film night, given by John Gamble, RNLI organiser for the South East, where Tommy got stuck in and demonstrated to local residents exactly what a lifeboat crew member wears.

Despite his great age Tommy is a very active and enthusiastic member of the branch and is a well known figure in the Gravesend area on his motor scooter, visiting local pubs and shops to empty the collection boxes..