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Page last updated at 17:27 GMT, Monday, 25 August 2008 18:27 UK
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Annual Lifeboat Open Day staged

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The Red Arrows performed for the crowds

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has staged its annual Hoylake Lifeboat Open Day.

Crowds of people flocked to the event which featured a display by the Red Arrows, funfairs, charity stalls and street theatre entertainment.

During the event, which ended at 1800 BST, visitors were given the chance to take a trip on a hovercraft and also check out the new lifeboat station.

Over the years the event has raised thousands of pounds for the RNLI.

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