LENNY STEPS UP

"Lenny Lifeboats", RNLI Faringdon's special hand-knitted cheerleader, proved a welcome boost at Shrivenham Fete in August, raising £20 in a raffle to boost takings for the day to £160.

Chair Dave Thompson says: "There was heavy rain about which affected attendance but Lenny drew much admiration -- and has gone to a good home !"

Boosted by an extra £174 from collection boxes run by fellow volunteer Bella Platt a total of £334 was added to branch funds and with Dave's walk round Church Green in Witney three weeks earlier closing at around £800, August proved a super month.

Says Dave: "Thanks to Bella and Dave North for help at Shrivenham plus Roger Watts whose gazebo was just the job, keeping volunteers - and Lenny - dry."