LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

TOWING BRACKETS Approved by car manufacturers and issued with fitting Instructions. Also shock absorbers stabiliser and couplings.

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Peter Stepniewski was dared to take a swim in the sea on New Year's Day; apart from goosepimples, the net result was a tankard full of sponsorship money—£14.60 in all— which he is seen handing to Arthur Dick, station honorary... - View image in PDF

Some members of Oxton and Claughton RNLI branch, Merseyside, before the start of a 'cheap and cheerful evening' at which they raised £444.

Since the branch was reformed in 1978 it has been responsible for... - View image in PDF

Jeffrey Holland and Felix Bowness (centre I and r) look it in turns to draw the 13 tickets while David Green (I), RNLI co-ordinaton'special duties, spun the drum. With them fr) is Anthony Oliver, appeals secretary.. - View image in PDF

Wraysbury Lake Sailing Club has traditionally held a series of three days of dinghy racing in aid of the RNLI. but last year, getting more ambitious, it staged a regatta during the whole of August Bank Holiday weekend. There were 60... - View image in PDF

An Easter egg, so large it would have defeated Goliath, was raffled by Mablethorpe guild, raising £221.80. The chocolate egg weighed in at 14lbs and stood 18 inches high. The guild has not been in existence long but in 1984 was able to... - View image in PDF

Coxswain David Clemence of Ilfracombe (South West Division) joined the lifeboat crew in 1954 and was second coxswain for three months in 1972 before being appointed coxswain in the same year.

In 1981 he was awarded a framed... - View image in PDF

Mrs Enid Foster, honorary secretary of Widnes Ladies'Guild from 1977. She had been involved with the guild for over 30 years, holding the offices of assistant honorary secretary 1962 to 1971 and chairman from 1971 to 1977. Mrs Foster was...