The sound of sea shanties is set to bellow from Bude as locals gather together to raise money for the RNLI.

On October 22, from 12.30 pm onwards, a series of groups are set to perform at the Bar 35 Bude Sea Shanty Festival in order to help the RNLI save lives.

Acts performing on the day include Cousin Jack, Newquay Rowing Club and Padstow Accordions, Loose Cannons, Bencoolen Wreckers, Stuns'ls, the Barrel Seagals, Nigel Gardener and Lily Harding as well as Mel Babb.

There will also be an appearance from an individual very much a Cornish celebrity in the form of Betty Stogs too.