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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Sussex coast
When the ‘shout’ comes Sarah Huntley and Emily Summerfield scramble to Brighton Marina, desperate to join the rest of the Brighton Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew. The women are sisters and between them they’ve helped rescue countless lives
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Essex in illustrations by local artist White One Sugar
Nigel Wallace lives with his wife and Pippa and the couple’s springer spaniel and launched his illustration business White One Sugar 25 years ago. Here he talks all things Essex... Where is your favourite place in Essex and why? I have
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What’s on in the Cotswolds in March
What’s on in the Cotswolds in March EXHIBITION The Stockroom A diverse and exciting exhibition displaying a vibrant range of works from Pangolin’s collection, amassed over their 40-year history. until March 16, Gallery Pangolin, Chalford
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From cork lifejackets to motor lifeboats, how the RNLI started 200 years ago
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has spearheaded innovation and adapted to the challenging circumstances of saving lives at sea since it began 200 years ago. After the new design of cork lifejackets saved the life of a crew member
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The Baronet who founded the RNLI 200 years ago
As one of our nation’s favourite charities, the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) is part of our island’s national identity. We readily drop coins in their boat-shaped collection boxes when they are rattled under our noses, or rattle boxes under
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Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI in North Devon
Ann Cleeves has a very personal reason for being grateful to the RNLI. ‘When we were first married, my husband was rescued after an accident at sea, and the lifeboat volunteers and crew gave us another 40 years together.’ That rescue took place
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Royal Mint creates new 50p coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI
The Royal Mint has launched a brand new 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). All 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland will be presented with their own commemorative 50p coin
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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Yorkshire coast
Roger Buxton has half-a-century’s commercial and leisure experience of the sea, is a former Commodore of Scarborough Yacht Club, and has been the volunteer LOM (Lifeboat Operations Manager) in charge of Scarborough Lifeboat Station since April 2022
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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Hampshire coast
'You can’t put a value on grabbing someone before they go under' So says senior helm Andrew Ferguson, who’s 20 year service at Hayling Island station has inspired a future generation ‘O hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the
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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Norfolk coast
‘O hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea’. These words are from the hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save (1860) which is traditionally associated with seafarers, especially in the maritime armed services, but also has resonance
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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Kent coast
'Anyone can drown, but no-one should do' So says Peter Leigh, the middle of three generations of one family who’ve served on the RNLI’s Littlestone lifeboat. As the charity celebrates its 200th anniversary, Peter tells Stephen Roberts more about
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Photos offer glimpse of RNLI heroism on 200th anniversary
Colourised images showcasing the heroism and community spirit of early lifeboat crews and volunteers have been released by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) ahead of its 200th anniversary. The 11 candid snapshots depict people and
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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Wirral and North Wales coast
‘O hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea’. The words are from the hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save (1860), traditionally associated with seafarers, especially in the maritime armed services, but which also has resonance for
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Celebrating 200 years of the RNLI on the Essex coast
‘O hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea’. These words come from the hymn ‘Eternal Father, Strong to Save’ (1860) which is traditionally associated with seafarers, especially in the maritime armed services, but also has resonance
