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New Quay Centenary

The centenary of the New Quay life-boat station was celebrated on 3rd July.

An open-air service was held on the pier with New Quay life-boat St. Albans moored below. The Right Rev. J. R. Richardss Bishop of St. David's, who in May this year dedicated the new St. David's life-boat Joseph Soar (Civil Service No. 34) at the naming ceremony, gave the sermon at the open-air service.

Sir Knowles Edge, a member of the Committee of Management, also addressed those present.

After the service a cocktail party was held for guests, who included members of the life-boat crew and supporters of the Institution's work..