A FIREWORKS display has raised thousands of pounds to support vital lifesaving work.
The annual event, hosted by West Kirby Sailing Club on November 7, raised a record total of £5,523 for the West Kirby and Hoylake RNLI through collections and retail sales.
Crowds gathered to enjoy the fireworks above Marine Lake, with funds helping to support the volunteer crews who save lives at sea.
Richard Diamond, lifeboat operations manager at West Kirby RNLI, said: "We really cannot thank everyone enough for the enormous support shown on Saturday evening.
"It was incredible to see so many people turn out and to raise £5,523 in a single evening is absolutely fantastic.
"We're so grateful to everyone who came along and donated to support our crew."
Of the total, £4,798 came from collections and £725 from retail.
Mr Diamond said: "I'd also like to say a particularly big thank you to everyone at West Kirby Sailing Club, who do so much to support us, not just at this event but throughout the year.
"We're fortunate to have a brilliant relationship with the club and their continued generosity and support is always appreciated by everybody at our stations.
"On behalf of everyone at West Kirby and Hoylake RNLI, thank you to all those who made the evening such a success."
The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland and relies on donations to fund its 24-hour search and rescue service.
The charity’s crews and lifeguards have saved more than 146,700 lives since its founding in 1824.
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