STAFF at the Old Ship Aground pub have helped to prove this year's Minehead raft race was a truly record-breaking affair.

A barbecue held at the pub on the day of the race raised a staggering £1,000 for the RNLI - twice the amount raised last year.

In turn, that pushed the total raised on the day to almost £5,000 - which was £2,000 more than the previous year.

The race is organised annually to raise money for Minehead lifeboat station and attracts participants from all over the country.

The Old Ship Aground barbecue was run by Emma and Pete James, relatives of pub licensees Sue and Tony Phillips.

The cheque was presented to race committee chairman Derek Williams, pictured on the right. Pictured with him are, from the left, Emma, Pete, Tony and Sue.

Photo: Steve Guscott.