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August 31 , 2004
Burnham RNLI Open Days raise more than £160

More than 200 people visited Burnham-On-Sea RNLI's station last weekend when the doors were opened to the public for the first time as part of a two-day promotional event.

The newly formed Supporters' Group opened the station in Pier Street on Saturday August 28 and Sunday August 29 - and took over £160 from the sale of lifeboat souvenirs and donations.

Visitors were able to look around the two lifeboats and hear more from crew members about the background to the life-saving service.

A spokesperson for the Supporters' Group said: "It was a successful weekend, despite the forecasted rain on Sunday. Visitors were pleased to see us, and we raised a good amount of money towards RNLI funds."

Children also took part in lifeboat-themed competitions. Nine year-old Sharna Burkett of Highbridge is pictured handing in her entry for the colouring competition to one of the event organisers, Catriona Crook, of Burnham-On-Sea RNLI Supporters' Group.

It is hoped that the next event will take place during the October half-term holiday.

There may be other open days before then, as volunteers become available, when the station will be open to the public on an 'ad hoc' basis.

More details will be posted on this Web site nearer the time.

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