by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Apr 9, 2012 | Articles
Exmouth RNLI were tasked by Brixham Coastguards at 1.35pm on Saturday 7 April after an 18 foot motorboat started to drift between the fairway buoys. The inshore lifeboat George Bearman was launched immediately during light wind and calm sea conditions. The volunteer...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Feb 18, 2012 | Articles
The RNLI Bronze Medal for Gallantry is to be presented to Exmouth crew volunteer Roger Jackson (43) following the rescue of four people from a capsized powerboat last October. At a meeting of the charity’s Trustees this week it was agreed that the award acknowledged...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Feb 6, 2012 | Articles
Exmouth RNLI volunteer of nearly 18 years, Nancy Thompson has raised £1,005 through sales of her crocheted hats. Nancy started her individual fundraising project for the charity 16 months ago and has sold 140 in this period. Nancy knows how important raising money for...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Jan 10, 2012 | Articles
Senior RNLI officials have acknowledged the hard work of local shop volunteers and issued two separate awards in their RNLI 2012 Honours list. The Chief Executive of the RNLI, Paul Boissier wrote to Margaret Eaglesham, Souvenir Secretary and informed her that both she...
by ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk | Dec 26, 2011 | Articles
A coastal search was initiated on Christmas Eve after a local coastguard spotted a kite surfing rig drifting south of Orcombe point, Exmouth. There was no sign of the kite surfer. The inshore lifeboat George Bearman was tasked at 12.56pm. The volunteer crew retrieved...
