It is congratulations to Dave Hewitt Junior is pictured receiving his 20 year service award from the Lifeboat operations manager, his father Dave Hewitt senior.

Alistair Woods, press officer for the Largs RNLI said: “Between them they have given 64 years voluntary service to the RNLI at Largs lifeboat station, and both men have to be congratulated for their dedication to the service, “Over the years giving up their own free time to save lives at sea, turning out in all weathers at any time day or night 365 days a year.” Dave Hewitt is also assistant manager at Largs Yacht Haven.