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The first is a box that represents a stylised
boat which is mounted on a red platform.
The second is a mechanical box, which
appeals more to children but it has been noticed that adults also like this one. On inserting
the coin(s) they roll down a chute and fall to the bottom of the box, and in so doing rock, a modern
replica of a Lifeboat, causing it to rock, with the three crew members on the boat.
The third type is similar to the first,
except it is coloured orange or yellow, without a plinth and is for hand held collecting, at events
such as Maldon's Victorian evenings,
Three suitably dressed collectors at Maldon's Victorian
Evenings
Photo Clare Banks, 6477-13 Maldon and Burnham Standard
16 December 1999
Courtesy © Essex County Newspapers
There are two annual collections to be
partaken in the Branches calendar, these are:
The House
to House collection. This is organised by the branch.
It requires the largest number of participants, all should be
reasonably fit. There is usually a fair bit of walking to do, it certainly keeps you fit at
least for one week in the year. At this event the RNLI's now familiar emblems are handed out.
The High
Street collection. This event takes place after the House
to House collection. Again a large number of participants
are required, should also be reasonably fit, and able to stand in the High Street without moving,
for a couple of hours at a time.
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