It was Jan Fialkowski's 70th birthday but Maryport Rescue received the gifts.
Mr Fialkowski held a birthday bash in Maryport's Golden Lion Hotel. Around 120 people joined him for a buffet supper and live music from Miss Dee and the Mustangz.
Instead of gifts, however, Mr Fialowski asked for donations for Maryport Rescue. a completely voluntary inshore and flood rescue organisation.
"My dear friend Diane Stevenson comes from a family on inshore rescuers going back to the days when volunteers had to row out to assist others. Last year she raised £333. It seemed fitting that I also tried to raise money for such a worthy charity," he said.
He added that he was delighted to be able to give the rescue crew a cheque for £447.
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