THE RNLI in Highworth raised £6084.37 in 2015, to do this a small but willing band of supporters arrange flag days, have stalls and raffles to help raise funds.
For Highworth, which is 55 miles from the sea and some 72 miles from our nearest lifeboat station at Weston-super-Mare, the role of today’s RNLI must seem a long way from people’s minds. 
But nothing should be further from the truth as most of us either visit the coastal towns or fly further afield and we are assured that in the unlikely event of mishap, these brave people will risk their lives to help us.
What we can do is to help with the latest equipment to minimise this risk, and what you can do is help in any way you can. 
All we ask is a little time to rattle a tin or help at one of our local events.
Obviously, if you are better able to donate or help in a more substantial way then you could join our committee, we usually meet quarterly so we are not asking for a big commitment.
I am from Swindon, but I am impressed by support that the people of Highworth give the RNLI.
My small contribution to date is the website at www.highworthrnli.hostoi.com.
Here there are ways to contact a member of the committee who will be able to help or answer any of your questions.
The motto of the Highworth Branch of the RNLI is: “You don’t need to get your feet wet to save lives at sea.” If you can only spare two hours a year, we need you. 
RON ROSE
Secretary of Highworth branch of the RNLI
Twickenham Close, Swindon