FUNDRAISERS brandished buckets to ask for cash on ferries today.
They joined a national effort to support the 100 independent lifeboat crews that operate across the country.

On both the Gosport ferries and Isle of Wight services, orange buckets were be passed around.

The day has been dubbed Go Orange for the Indies Day and will benefit eight local units who are members of the Solent Sea Rescue Organisation.

It was set up in 1977 by Hampshire County Council and has saved hundreds of lives. Gosport Councillor Peter Edgar, chairman of the Solent Sea Rescue Organisation, said: 'I hope people will support the charity in these difficult economic times.

'The members give freely of their time and expertise.'

Source: portsmouth.co.uk