A DEDICATED volunteer has been rewarded for her long service and commitment to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Pat James, of the Neston and District RNLI, received her Gold Badge from the Duke of Kent at the charity’s annual awards presentation.

Elaine Close, RNLI fundraising manager, said: “ Pat has proved an excellent joint chairman in this busy and successful branch, sharing responsibility for various events to the great benefit of our charity.

“Her award is well deserved.”