Scarborough RNLI's Love Your Lifeboat event thought to have raised more than £1,000

Scarborough RNLI's 'Love Your Lifeboat' event is thought to have raised more than £1,000.

By Martina Moscariello

Published 17th Feb 2020, 11:28 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2020, 11:29 BST

Lifeboat crew and supported at the 'Love Your Lifeboat' event. Picture by John Margetts.

"Considering the inclement weather", crew members and lifeboat supporters said they are "delighted" to have raised at least £975, with the proceeds still being counted.

The Valentine-themed event took place on Saturday and included tours of the lifeboat station and on board the Shannon in exchange for a small donation.

“We had people come from afar just to see our station which shows the hard work behind the scenes really paid off," said one of the organisers, Tabz Nixon.

Visitors were shown around the station including both lifeboats and children posed for photos with RNLI mascot Stormy Stan.

Scarborough RNLI