Sir.-I am writing to thank everyone who donated to the two recent RNLI collections.

The first, at the Aquadrome on October 9, raised £101.82, and the second, at the Wyevale Garden Centre, on October 31, collected £89.66.

The combined totals would cover the cost of a lifejacket for an all-weather crew member, or go towards one of the many larger items needed to maintain the service.

We are intending to have another collection outside the railway station on Saturday, December 18, and would again be grateful for everyone's support.

-Martin Boddy, Treasurer, Basingstoke and District Branch, RNLI.