The Seaton, Beer & District branch of the RNLI enjoyed a successful end to 2022, and is now looking forward to another year of fundraising.

In December, the branch had an enjoyable and successful time as it took its RNLI Christmas cards, calendars, diaries and gifts to Christmas fairs in Seaton, Beer and Colyton.  

On Saturday, December 10, members of the branch took part in Seaton's Carnival's Christmas parade with mascot RNLI Ted in his lifeboat.

Secretary Wendy said: "The weather was very cold and damp and we had a great time dancing to Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer that was the music for the group behind."

A Christmas collection held at Seaton Tesco on Friday, December 23 raised £730 for the branch.

Mrs Cummins added: "Thank you to our ten volunteers who collected on the day, Tesco Seaton for their continuing support and to everyone who gave donations."

The branch's shop at Jubilee Gardens in Beer is now closed until April the committee would like to thank all volunteers and customers for their support during 2022.

The first fundraising event of 2023 will be the SOS Table Top Sale on Saturday, January 28 at the Marines Hall from 9am to 12.30pm.

Doors open to sellers at 8am. Table hire costs £6 for one and £10 for two with some spaces available - email [email protected] or leave message with your details on 01297 23040.

There will be a variety of stalls and RNLI merchandise on sale, plus bacon baps, a raffle and card tombola.

Looking further ahead, RNLI fundraisers will be at Beer Head Caravan Park on Sunday, March 5 running the Grizzly Race drink station with Beer Village Heritage.

The branch's annual general meeting will also be in March with a date to be confirmed.

The branch will also be taking part in the RNLI Mayday Appeal and Beer Lifeboat Weekend will be held over July 1 and 2.