1. Steve..................I know NESA is a N.E. based site, but we do have members from all over the country - I think it\'s only right that NESA supports RNLI stations both in the N.E. and in other parts of the country, too. I mean, why should somebody living in (say) Scotland or Wales (and we do have a fair number of NESA members from there), contribute to fund raising for a station in the N.E. of England ?

2. Alan......................believe me, I\'d prefer \"option 1\", too - but it was weeks ago when I asked for a list of \"lesser funded\" stations and I\'ve heard nothing back. Maybe that\'s because (as I mentioned earlier), raising money for specific stations isn\'t really encouraged by the RNLI.
It may well be (and looks almost certain) that \"option2\" is our ONLY option.
\".......so lets carry on with the 10k target \"..........getting towards that area, Alan :)
With the total raised from the auction, we\'re now standing at £7,426.00 and still have this years Boat Comp and Shore Comp to go :exclam:

It would be REALY some achievement to attain THAT double figure :P

[Edited on 21/5/2006 by TC]