Dedicated volunteers, Margaret Griffin and Biddy Midgley both 83, retired from duty at the Exmouth RNLI visitor experience centre on Queens Drive on 30 May. ...
Exmouth RNLI shop volunteers, Margaret and Biddy retire after 23 years
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Badgers set for Exmouth lifeboat station on activity week
On 30 May, 32 St John Ambulance Badgers from all over the West Country visited Exmouth lifeboat station as part of an activities week to celebrate 30 years of their first-aid charity. ...
Bank holiday weekend keeps Exmouth RNLI volunteers busy
An increase in the number of people enjoying the fine weather by the coast led to the UK Coastguard tasking Crew volunteers five times between Friday 26 and Saturday 27 May. ...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue two men in the water in challenging conditions
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 1.30pm on 26 May to two jet skiers who had unexpectedly found themselves in the water and drifted 1.5 miles for over 40 minutes. ...
Exmouth Crew volunteers rescue two sailors on RNLI safety campaign launch day
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched at 11.57am on 25 May to two men in difficulty on a sailboat, half a mile south of Exmouth lifeboat station. A passing canoeist who had...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers officially name their new ‘workhorse’ George Bearman II
A Naming and Dedication ceremony took place at Exmouth lifeboat station for the second D class lifeboat provided by Pauline Smith, in memory of her grandfather, George Bearman. ...
Exmouth RNLI to host ceremony to name and dedicate their new inshore lifeboat George Bearman II
Event: Exmouth RNLI naming ceremony and dedication of D class lifeboat George Bearman II Venue: Exmouth lifeboat station, Queens...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescue man on yacht in the dark river Exe
Exmouth’s inshore lifeboat launched at 2.55am on 8 May, following a call to the Coastguard from a man aground in the dark river Exe. The UK Coastguard was contacted at 2.30am to request the launch of a lifeboat to assist a 16’ ketch aground off Starcross. After some...
Both Exmouth lifeboats rescue lone sailor on ‘unseaworthy’ yacht
Exmouth RNLI Shannon class and D class lifeboats launched today after a passing tug spotted a lone sailor aboard a 26' yacht in difficulty, two miles south of Exmouth. Inshore lifeboat launched first at 11.42am to investigate. The casualty vessel had taken on water...
Former casualties turned Fundraisers present cheque to their rescuers
On 12 April, the second anniversary of their rescue, Jared Colclough, Dan Morton and Richard Smith returned to Exmouth lifeboat station to hand over a cheque and to thank Crew volunteers who saved their lives. It was two years since their powerboat ran out of fuel and...
Soaring spring temperatures keep Exmouth RNLI volunteers busy
The start of the Easter holidays and warm weather attracted masses to the south Devon coast last week. Crew volunteers launched several times in just four days and continue to encourage members of the public to respect the water. Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II...
Antonio’s launches new gelato flavour to raise funds
Nine year old Jess Mitchell has designed a flavour of Italian ice cream (gelato) to be made and sold at Antonio’s in the Strand, Exmouth to raise money to save lives at sea. Jess was announced the winner on 31 March at the café. This is the fourth year running that...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers assist local Scalloper at the end of a busy week
At 5pm on Thursday 16 March, volunteers on a Shannon Launch and Recovery System (SLARS) training exercise were diverted to assist a local fishing vessel with a rope wrapped around its propeller at the entrance to the river Exe. Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn...
Exmouth RNLI volunteers thank Antonio’s for continued fundraising
Local café owners were presented with a plaque on 7 March for their ongoing support for the charity that saves lives at sea. To date, Antonio’s in the Strand have raised £2,300 in three years and sponsored a community newsletter to raise awareness. Owners, Tony and...
Exmouth RNLI encourages safety awareness after two call-outs
Inshore lifeboat George Bearman II launched twice on Sunday 12 February to sailors in difficulty in the river Exe estuary and off Topsham. The charity that saves lives at sea strives to educate water users in local community safety awareness. George Bearman II first...