Loch Fyne restaurants, long-standing supporters of the RNLI, are redoubling their efforts with a fundraising push this Autumn.

The company is challenging each of its 44 restaurants to raise £500 by the end of November. Restaurants are being encouraged to raise money in lots of different ways, from ‘Fish of the Day’ deals to dressing up as sailors or pirates. So if you’re in the mood for a fresh seafood dinner, please support the appeal at your nearest branch (find locations on the website: lochfyne.com).

This fundraising drive, dubbed Challenge 500, is part of Loch Fyne’s appeal to raise £125,000 for a new Atlantic 85 lifeboat for Lyme Regis. The appeal has already raised almost £90,000.

Loch Fyne’s Richard Morris said: ‘We wanted to help the RNLI keep our waters safe for the fishermen who catch the mouth-watering fish served in our restaurants. Loch Fyne is dependent on the sea and we wanted to support the admirable work of the RNLI’s volunteers.’