HORWICH branch of the RNLI has raised a total of £2,948.75 from a house to house collection and from outside Kwik Save and Tesco.

The branch is also organising a collection of old jewellery. A box will be available at Beaumont Electrical, Chorley New Road, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday; 8.30am to 5pm on Saturday; and 10am to 2pm on Sunday.