Kayak cash gratefully received by lifeboat

Sir, The crew and all the shore-based personnel at Oban lifeboat wish to thank the organisers of the Oban Sea Kayak Race for their substantial donation of £2,500 to the RNLI.

This event is extremely well managed and planned by a hardworking committee and attracts entries from all over the UK and abroad.

The lifeboat service can only continue to provide its life-saving service at sea with the support of the general public and we are very pleased to be the beneficiaries of another successful Oban Sea Kayak Race day. Les Stewart, treasurer, Oban

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Switch firms to avoid delivery surcharges

Sir, Your recent feature on delivery surcharges in the Highlands highlights an issue that could affect every person living in the region - but in many cases it need not.

There is often an alternate supplier who will provide the required goods for the standard delivery charge - in