WHEN FISHERMAN John Nudds of Wells, Norfolk, and his crew, Alfred Smith and Martin Frary, were presented with letters of commendation by the RNLI for rescuing the lives of two yachtsmen in difficulties last June, their 'local', the Ark Royal (Anglia Taverns) in Wells, paid tribute by granting each of them a free pint of their favourite beer every day for the next month.

To show their appreciation to their faithful band of flag sellers, Stanmore branch last year invited them, together with prospective new collectors, to a film show and supper party.

* * * Coxswain/Mechanic David Kennett of Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, who was awarded the silver medal for gallantry for the rescue of the crew of five of the yacht Chayka of Ardgour on September 14, 1975, attended the 'Men of the Year' luncheon at the Savoy Hotel on November 3, 1976.

* * * With deep regret we announce the following deaths: July John Trimble, who served in the Donaghadee lifeboat from 1949 to 1967. He became bowman in 1950, second coxswain in 1954 and coxswain in 1960.

September W. R. Knox, CBE MM JP co.c, honorary secretary of Portrush lifeboat station from 1938 until 1974, except for the war years, when his wife took his place. Mr Knox was succeeded as honorary secretary by his son, J. H.

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