Weston's lifeboat station has been presented with a cheque for sixteen thousand pounds - raised by being the local Sainsbury's charity of the year.

RNLI crews started working with the Worle branch of the supermarket in May 2011 - and during the next twelve months set up a souvenir stall in the foyer and held collections on alternate weekends.

Staff also held a number of fund raising activities including a Curry Night and Christmas raffle.