Lewis drops in Actor Kevin Whately, known to many as Inspector Lewis of television's Inspector Morse, took time out of his busy schedule to open the Seahouses lifeboat fete on August 30.

Kevin, together with his actress wife Madeline, brought the sunshine with him which helped to attract huge crowds and make the day a roaring success. The ladies of Seahouses guild, who organised the event, were delighted with the outcome - a boost of nearly £12,000 to lifeboat coffers..