The 1st Company of Witney Boys' Brigade held its 99th annual inspection and parents' evening at the High Street Methodist Church.

The event concluded the company's winter programme. The minister, the Rev John Curnow, who retires in July, was guest of honour for the evening and presented awards.

The company meets on Thursday evenings - any boy between six and 16-years-old can join. For more information, contact John Williams on 01993 772257.

The company helped to raise £752 in a national drive to buy two inshore lifeboats.