LIFE-SAVING efforts around the shores of Helensburgh and Lomond are set to receive a fund-raising boost at an event in Cove this weekend.

The RNLI's Cove and Kilcreggan fund-raising branch is holding a classic afternoon tea to raise money for the charity's Helensburgh lifeboat on Saturday, March 16.

The event features teas, coffees, sandwiches, cakes, a raffle and displays of spring flowers.

Entry is £6. Contact 07980 889795 for more information.