A GROUP of classic car aficionados have steered a donation towards a lifesaving charity.

Dunbar RNLI has been boosted by a cheque for £150 after being nominated as a chosen charity by Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders MG Club. 

When the MG drivers were asked to nominate a chosen charity by Robertson Homes after helping promote a new housing development, they chose Dunbar RNLI. 

Links between the car club and lifeboat station date back 20 years and the classic MGs are a regular feature in the annual Dunbar RNLI Fete, transporting the lifeboat queen and her court in the gala parade.

2. Area secretary Steve Hastwell presents the cheque to Veronica Davies. Area secretary Steve Hastwell presents the cheque to Veronica Davies. (Image: Dunbar RNLI/Alexander Williams)

Veronica Davies, Dunbar RNLI fundraising chair, said: “We are delighted to receive this kind donation from Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders MG Club.

“We are grateful for the support from the club every year, transporting the lifeboat queen and her court along the High Street and into the harbour, where their presence is a popular feature of the fete.” 

Thanks to additional donations from members, the total presented to the station was £200. 

Steve Hastwell, area secretary of the MG club, said: “We have been providing cars for the annual lifeboat fete parade for many years and it’s a highlight of the year for many of our members.

“It is an honour to be selected to take the queen through Dunbar High Street down to the harbour. 

“In recognition of this long association, when we were asked to supply cars to Robertson Homes to help promote an opening event at their housing development at Rosslynlee, Midlothian, we naturally asked if they would be willing to donate to a charity of our choice and Dunbar RNLI was the obvious one for us.”