What present would you give to a lifeboatman or woman? Fred. Olsen has found a novel way to show their appreciation of volunteers, by donating a 8-night Mediterranean cruise.

Lifeboat volunteers nominated an 'unsung station hero' for the prize and the winner was David James, from Minehead. David has just stepped down after 57 years with the RNLI, as shore helper, crew and then deputy launching authority. Christopher Rundle at Minehead Lifeboat Station nominated David and comments: 'His length of service and the inspiration he has provided to many new recruits makes him an ideal recipient of this prize.’ Congratulations David! Enjoy your well-deserved holiday.