by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Oct 15, 2012 | Articles
Exmouth will be one of the first lifeboat stations in the country to receive an innovative new class of RNLI lifeboat, the Shannon. The new £1.5m lifeboat will replace Exmouth’s current RNLI Mersey class lifeboat, Margaret Jean, when she completes her operational time...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Oct 9, 2012 | Articles
Exmouth RNLI’s new lifejackets were put into practice on Saturday 6 October. Funded entirely by donations, both inshore and all-weather lifeboat designs had been delivered in August. It took a month for the crew to familiarise themselves with the new kit before using...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Oct 8, 2012 | Articles
The first of three Exmouth RNLI volunteers to tie the knot this summer, Andrew Stott (35) is in his sixteenth year as a crew member at Exmouth RNLI. He joined the crew following his older brother, Karl and was subsequently followed by his twin brother, Roy. During his...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Oct 5, 2012 | Articles
Helmsman Roger Jackson was presented with The Lady Swaythling Trophy at the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society’s annual Skill and Gallantry Awards, which recognise the UK’s unsung heroes who risk their lives in dangerous sea and air rescues, on October 2. This award...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Oct 5, 2012 | Articles
The son of Patricia Treeby handed over a cheque for £500 to Exmouth RNLI on 9 September. The money was raised from donations in lieu of flowers from her funeral on 24 August at St. Peter’s Chapel, Exeter Crematorium. As a life-long supporter of the charity that saves...
