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Another unsuccessful attempted burglary at Exmouth Lifeboat Station

Nov 3, 2014 | Articles

For the second time in six weeks, thieves have caused costly damage to the charity’s lifeboat station on Queens Drive in Exmouth. Taking place overnight on 2 November, no money was taken and the boathouse has now been secured. In addition to a smashed laminated glass...

Gig Rowing Club raise an oar-some amount for Exmouth RNLI

Sep 1, 2014 | Articles

The new local gig rowing club in town has helped raise £127.75 for Exmouth RNLI on 23 and 24 August, during the charity’s Open Day Weekend. The club organised a rowing competition and sold bottled water to help save lives at sea at the event. Rowers from the club set...

Volunteers rescue man adrift on inflatable in the dark

Sep 1, 2014 | Articles

On Saturday 30 August at 8.03pm, inshore lifeboat George Bearman was tasked to locate a man drifting upriver in a toy inflatable. A member of the public had called Brixham Coastguard at 8pm.

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Inshore lifeboat crew rescue man stranded on rocks

Aug 29, 2014 | Articles
Our Inshore lifeboat, George Bearman launched at 9.23am today (29 August) after a man was stranded on rocks near Sandy Bay at high tide. The man had been separated from his canoe and had sought refuge on rocks but was unable to swim ashore. An RNLI Lifeguard...

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Exmouth RNLI assist two exhausted sailors in Lyme Bay

Aug 27, 2014 | Articles
On 27 August at 10am, Shannon class lifeboat R and J Welburn launched amid choppy conditions to assist two sailors in difficulty, six miles east of Straight Point.

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Exmouth RNLI volunteers celebrate Open Day Weekend success

Aug 27, 2014 | Articles
During 23 and 24 August, the station’s proud volunteers opened the doors to their boathouse to welcome supporters visiting their Open Day Weekend. The total raised was over £1,500 with the charity’s shop performance hitting an all-time record.

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Jamie’s recycled creations help Exmouth RNLI save lives at sea

Aug 8, 2014 | Articles
Jamie Howard (7) from East Finchley in London has been creating his own collection boxes to help raise money for his favourite charity. The seven year old visited Exmouth lifeboat station to hand over £40 collected from his family and friends.

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Exmouth lifeboats help rescue seven people from the water within one afternoon

Aug 3, 2014 | Articles
On the afternoon of 3 August, vigilant Exmouth RNLI volunteers spotted a total of seven people in difficulty in Lyme Bay. Six casualties from a capsized motor boat and a swimmer in danger were brought to safety by the charity’s Shannon and D class lifeboats.

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Exmouth RNLI welcome Miss Isle too

Jul 28, 2014 | Articles
On Saturday 26 July, our crew volunteers aboard inshore lifeboat George Bearman escorted young sailor, Natasha Lambert into Exmouth.

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Both Exmouth lifeboats tasked simultaneously for two rescues

Jul 22, 2014 | Articles
On the afternoon of 21 July, both Exmouth RNLI’s Shannon class and D-class lifeboats were called out to Lyme Bay to assist two broken-down boats and tow them to safety.

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Exmouth RNLI volunteers welcome young fundraiser, Joe

Jul 22, 2014 | Articles
Six year old Stormforce member and Design a Christmas Card competition winner, Joe Stanbury handed over £83.77 to Exmouth RNLI volunteers just before their exercise, on 16 July.

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Exmouth RNLI host Sea Sunday service after busy morning

Jul 15, 2014 | Articles
After two call-outs, Exmouth Lifeboat volunteers held their annual Sea Sunday service on 13 July at the boathouse on Queens Drive. Chaplain Reverend James Hutchings took the service, leading prayers and hymns for those who work and live by the sea.

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Two Sunday morning rescues for Exmouth RNLI volunteers

Jul 13, 2014 | Articles
On the morning of the station’s Sea Sunday service, 13 July crew volunteers were called out twice to rescue two casualties, both in peril on the sea.

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Local artist donates work for Exmouth RNLI to auction

Jul 11, 2014 | Articles
Exmouth artist, Mark Loman has kindly donated an oil painting of the charity’s Lifeguard hut to help boost funds at the Exmouth Lifeboat Ball, which takes place on October 4.

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Exmouth RNLI rescue wheelchair woman from river Exe

Jul 10, 2014 | Articles
Both Exmouth lifeboats were tasked by Portland Coastguard at 7.15pm on 9 July, after reports from the public that a wheelchair user had disappeared after swimming in the river Exe.

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