Keeping fundraising going after the Summer is no mean feat, but for some communities it can be even trickier. With residents
across Orkney keen to support their local crew, Longhope Lifeboat Guild volunteers toured their bazaar and auction across three islands. Sales of items, ranging from giant cabbages to a chaise longue, raised an incredible £3,000. ‘The logistics can be quite
problematic what with forecasted hurricanes and clashing events,’ explains Lifeboat Press Officer Mary Harris. ‘Although Longhope is the main sale, the trips to our neighbouring isles are just as important to us.’