MEMBERS of the public have been invited to attend an a open day, on Sunday, at a North-East Royal National Life-boat Institution (RNLI) station.

Sunderland RNLI Lifeboat Station and Lifeboat Guild has organised the event on its car park, between 11am and 4pm.

Sunderland RNLI history stretches back more than 200 years.

This year, the station's two inshore lifeboats have been launched on 51 occasions.

Attractions at the event will include a joint demonstration with a search and rescue helicopter from RAF Boulmer, vintage car display, stalls, lifeboat lottery, games, displays, model boat exhibition and refreshments.

Local music group Funky Buddhas will be helping to keep the crowds entertained by playing live music during the event.

Paul Nicholson, senior helmsman, said: "We would like to invite people to come along and take part in this open day.

"It will give everyone a chance to meet our volunteer crew, and contribute towards running costs.''