A CHESHIRE boat service that has raised thousands of pounds for the RNLI to save lives at sea will continue for the rest of the summer.

The Audlem Lass, in Audlem, has raised more than £25,000 for charity and the volunteer-led service will be in operation until the end of October.

It currently runs on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10.30am to 5pm, on the Shropshire Union Canal and into the Overwater Marina in Cheshire.

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A spokesman for the ‘Lass’ said: “The service operates on the Shropshire Union Canal between Audlem's Lock 15 (near The Shroppie Fly pub) and the Overwater Marina, which contains Café at Bridge 80.

“The boat departs from Lock 15 quarter to and quarter past the hour and departs from Overwater Marina on the hour and half past.

“The trip donation (each way) is £1 for adults and 50p for children. Dogs and pushchairs travel free. 

“Since its very first journey in Easter 2010, the Audlem Lass has transported more than 40,000 passengers, including dogs and pushchairs, raising well more than £25,000 for the RNLI.

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“For further details please call 01270 610815 or visit www.facebook.com/AudlemLass

“Also, ‘Overwater Wheelyboat Services’ is a charity offering wheelchair accessible boat trips for children and adults on the Shropshire Union Canal, operating April to September, for pre-booked boat and bus outings.

“For further information please call Overwater Marina on 01270 812677 , email: info@overwatermarina.co.uk , or visit: www.overwaterwheelyboat.co.uk”