AFTER the heavy downpours during August the sun decided to shine on Port Isaac for the annual RNLI Lifeboat Larks.

The event got underway with music from St Minver Silver Band as people browsed the stalls of Port Isaac RNLI clothing, cards and mounted pictures whilst enjoying a cream tea. There was fun for the children with face painting and traditional games such as splat the rat, hook the duck and welly throwing.

The station’s D-Class lifeboat Copeland Bell put on a wonderful demonstration showing the rescue of people from the rocks by using a rescue technique that involved veering down on the rocks in a swell.

The afternoon was welcomed in by the Penny Royal Jazz Band and food and refreshments at the barbecue and Pimms and Sharps beer bar. The children’s painting competition was judged with Kenton winning in the under fives, Luke in the six to eight category, Phoebe in the nine to 13 and Megan winning for the 14 and overs. Well done to everyone who entered.

A spokesperson said: “The day was a huge success and we are pleased to report that in excess of £3,000 was raised for Port Isaac RNLI.