MEMBERS of the Largs lifeboat crew had their plans for a fund-raising evening in town interrupted by an emergency callout.

The crew's members were preparing for a 'fish supper and bingo' evening on Saturday, February 17 when they were called out by HM Coastguard after several 999 calls were made reporting a capsized yacht at Largs Yacht Haven.

However, as soon as the crew arrived at the marina it was established that the only person on board the yacht was safe and well and had made their own way to the shore.

The crew were stood down and able to reach their fund-raising event on time.

Saturday's event was the latest in a series being organised to mark 200 years of the RNLI nationally, and 60 years of the charity in Largs.

Alongside the fish suppers and bingo a raffle also helped to swell the coffers of the charity's local branch.

John Griffiths, operations manager at Largs RNLI, said: "A fantastic night was had by everyone and thank you to all those who supported this sell-out event and who donated so generously.

"I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came along to support us on the night, including ‘The Fish Works’ in Largs, who prepared and delivered the fish suppers with a generous discount.

"The money raised at these events allows our volunteers to continue saving lives at sea."