The idea of forming a society to cater for those with technical or historical interests in the life-boat service was suggested by Mr. JohnG. Francis in the early summer of last year. A letter from Mr. Francis on the subject in the June 1964 issue of The Life-boat resulted in many inquiries and The Life-boat Enthusiasts' Society was formed in November 1964.

Since then the membership figure has grown steadily and the enthusiasts now publish a quarterly newsletter giving technical data, historical information, bibliographies, and many other items of interest. A documentation centre has been established. Mr. Edwin Eustace, 40 Floyd Road, London, S.E.y, is the honorary archivist (technical) and Mr. Grahame Fair, 3 Horseshoe Drive, Stoke Bishop, Bristol 9, is the honorary archivist (historical).

Those who would like to join The Life-boat Enthusiasts' Society can obtain information from the honorary secretary, Mr. John Francis, 203, Transmere Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent. The annual subscription is ics. 6d. for adults, 2s. 6d. for junior members..