HOYLAKE lifeboat volunteers didn't let bad weather dampen spirits when taking part in a special fundraising run.

The group of lifeboat crew, tractors drivers and station officials donned their iconic yellow kit for the RNLI's Mayday Mile challenge on Saturday. 

They then set off to run a mile along Hoylake promenade, around Meols Parade Gardens and crossing the finish line back at Hoylake Lifeboat Station.

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Rain couldn't stop the Hoylake RNLI team. Picture: Siân Holmes

The run was organised as part of the RNLI’s national Mayday campaign, which this year is asking people to sign up and cover at least one mile in any way they like to raise vital funds.

After the busiest year for emergency call-outs in Hoylake RNLI’s history, with income falling as fundraising events were cancelled due to restrictions, the Hoylake team decided to step up and complete the Mayday Mile together.

Their efforts have so far raised over £2,000 for the RNLI.

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Rain couldn’t stop the Hoylake RNLI team. Picture: Siân Holmes

Hoylake RNLI Coxswain Andy Dodd, who took part in the run, said: "The poor weather couldn’t stop our crew, whether they’re fundraising or saving lives at sea.

"Well done to all our volunteers who ran the Mayday Mile and thank you to everyone who has donated to this fantastic fundraiser.’

"Mayday is a call for help and it’s normally RNLI crews answering these calls to rescue others.

"But this year, with a busy summer on the way, we’re asking for your help by supporting the Mayday Mile."

You can also still donate to Hoylake RNLI’s Mayday Mile runners by visiting their fundraising page at https://themaydaymile.rnli.org/teams/hoylake-lifeboat-harriers-mayday-miler

To find out more and sign up for your own RNLI Mayday Mile, visit https://rnli.org/mayday