I WONDER if your readers know that their unwanted or broken jewellery and collectables can help the Royal National Lifeboat Institution save lives at sea.

Since 1986 our Jewellery Appeal has raised nearly £465,000 for lifeboat funds, which would buy six high speed Atlantic 75 rigid inflatable inshore lifeboats.

I would be delighted to receive any good quality items of jewellery.. Gold and silver articles would be also be appreciated, as would war medals and memorabilia, decorations and badges.

R NORGROVE

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

West Quay Road,

Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ