Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue three people on yachts within nine hours

Exmouth RNLI

Both Exmouth lifeboats were called out over the weekend of 1 and 2 June, both to assist yachts with mechanical difficulties. All three casualties were wearing lifejackets and suitably equipped. None needed casualty care. Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched…

31May

Fundraising coffee morning raises over £600 for Exmouth RNLI

Exmouth RNLI

On 30 May, Exmouth RNLI volunteers ran a successful coffee morning at the Public Hall in Budleigh Salterton. £623.44 was raised in two and a half hours with the RNLI merchandise stall taking an extra £140.05.

29May

‘First & Last’ Pub donates £90 to Exmouth RNLI

John Thorogood

Exmouth’s ‘First & Last’ Pub in Church Street, Exmouth recently donated £90 following a fundraising campaign for the local RNLI. The campaign, brainchild of Landlord, Mark Williams, saw the pub donate 50p from every pint of their own locally brewed…

23May

Exeter’s Wilderness Medicine Society donates £150 to Exmouth RNLI

John Thorogood

The Exeter University Students Guild Wilderness Medicine Society recently donated £150 to Exmouth RNLI following an outreach session to learn about water safety. The event was organised and delivered by RNLI Lifeguards from Exmouth. Several students from the Society, whose…

22May

Exmouth RNLI / Tesco’s ‘Bags of Help’ Fundraiser : Vote while you shop !

John Thorogood

It’s ‘vote while you shop’ time at your local Tesco and we’re very pleased to announce that Exmouth RNLI is one of the charities you can vote for as part of the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ Groundwork initiative that grants…

15May

Frontline Coffee’s Tom & Matt walk the Jurassic Coast for the RNLI

John Thorogood

8am this morning, Wednesday 15th May, saw the start of an arduous 100 mile trek along the whole of the Jurassic Coast by Tom Taylor and Matt Broxton to raise awareness and funding for the RNLI. Both are full time…

14May

Exmouth RNLI Newsletter – ‘The Exmouth Shout!’

John Thorogood

Exmouth RNLI is pleased to announce the release of their latest free newsletter. ‘The Exmouth Shout!’ Spring / Summer 2019 edition, sponsored by Scribble &

09May

Exmouth RNLI volunteers, Marina staff and local residents urge water users to Respect the Water

Exmouth RNLI

Last month, signs were installed on Exmouth Marina swing bridge, promoting the charity that saves lives at sea’s safety campaign. Sailors leaving the Marina will be reminded to wear a lifejacket and a kill cord, at all times. Concerned Exmouth…

08May

Exmouth RNLI Welly Wanging Event raises over £1100

John Thorogood

A well supported Exmouth RNLI “Mayday Funday” Fundraiser raised over £1100 for the local lifesaving charity on Sunday 5 May 2019 at the Lifeboat Station in Queens Drive, Exmouth. The event, part of the national RNLI

29Apr

Marathon Man Des raises over £500 for Exmouth RNLI

John Thorogood

Exmouth RNLI volunteer Tour Guide, Des White, successfully completed his 42nd Marathon by finishing the London Marathon yesterday, Sunday 28th April 2019 and raising over £500 in sponsorship for the RNLI. Des, giving an account of his amazing experience, said…