Author: ian_taylor@rnli.org.uk
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Jamie’s recycled creations help Exmouth RNLI save lives at sea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Exmouth RNLI Shannon called to the aid of fishing boat
Portland coastguard tasked Shannon class R and J Welburn to the aid of a fishing boat taking on water, off Sidmouth at 11.22am on 29 June.
