The Martin Jones jazz band played on board the lifeboat Robert and Dorothy Hardcastte to greet guests arriving at the Mayday Ball organised by Hull ladies lifeboat guild.

Over 250 guests enjoyed an excellent three-course dinner - proceedings were compered by Steve Massam of BBC Radio Humberside, and lain Bryce. RNLI Treasurer, gave an introduction to the evening. Guests danced to the band and the Steve Massam disco and were able to go aboard the lifeboat after dinner. A stand-up bingo, grand raffle, sponsorship and donations helped swell the event's profits to £4,500..