at the Royal Festival Hall on 16 May 1989 [ Bronze Medals for Gallantry Helmsman Alan Clarke, Hunstanton, Norfolk.

On 7 February 1988 the Hunstanton Atlantic 21 class lifeboat Spirit of America took off an injured man from the motor fishing vessel Portunus which was under tow in the Wash, eight miles from the station .

Helmsman Alan Clarke was awarded a bar to his bronze medal, awarded in 1985, in recognition of his courage and seamanship for a service carried out in severe gale Force 9 winds, short steep seas and total darkness.

(Full report in THE LIFEBOAT, Spring 1989 issue) Coxswain/Mechanic Peter Thomson and Helmsman Nicholas Botham, Whitby, Yorkshire.

On 9 April 1988 the Whitby Waveney class lifeboat The White Rose of Yorkshire and the D class inflatable lifeboat both launched to the yacht Cymba reported 'capsized' near Whitby Rocks.

Coxswain Thomson and Helmsman Botham displayed courage and seamanship when rescuing one of the crew and recovering a body from the casualty in a fresh northerly breeze and heavy breaking seas.

(Full report in THE LIFEBOAT, Autumn 1988 issue) Coxswain William Sinclair, Kirkwall, Orkney.

On 13 September 1988 the new Kirkwall Arun class lifeboat Mickie Salvesen rescued two crew members from the bulk cement carrier BC Mercurius and saved the vessel from being driven ashore in a Force 8 gale near Noup Head.

Coxswain Sinclair displayed a high standard of seamanship while carrying out this long and arduous service and was voted a bar to his Bronze medal, awarded in 1984.

(Full report in THE LIFEBOAT, Spring 1989 issue) Crew Member Graham Raines, Hayling Island, Hampshire.

On 9 October 1988 the Hayling Island relief Atlantic 21 class lifeboat went to the assistance of the yacht Dingaling on passage from Cowes to Chichester with a crew of six, two of whom had been washed overboard.

Crew Member Raines displayed courage and selfless determination when he entered the water to support a survivor in the most arduous circumstances.

(Full report in THE LIFEBOAT, Spring 1989 issue) Coxswain John Catchpole, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

On 19 October 1989 the Lowestoft Tyne class lifeboat Spirit of Lowestoft launched just after midnight and proceeded to the coaster Medina D which was stranded and taking water five miles north of Lowestoft.

This service was performed with consummate skill, and with a high level of seamanship displayed by Coxswain Catchpole. In gale force winds and high, rough and breaking seas he approached the stricken casualty in the dark and, in poor visibility with driving rain and spray, took off the crew of five only minutes before the vessel capsized and sank.

(Full report in THE LIFEBOAT, Spring 1989 issue) Coxswain/Mechanic Thomas Ralston, Mallaig, Invemess-shire.

On 27 October 1988 the Mallaig Arun class lifeboat The Davina andCharles MatthewsHitnJer successfully towed the motor fishing vessel Galilean to a safe mooring at Loch Nevis in Force 11 northerly winds and stormy conditions. The crew of two were rescued and the vessel saved.

Coxswain Ralston displayed great determination and courage and a high degree of skill in taking the lifeboat into a hazardous area and then manoeuvring both lifeboat and casualty to safety.

(Full report in 'Lifeboat Services', this issue) Coxswain/Mechanic Hewitt CJark, Lerwick, Shetland.

On 13 January 1989 Lerwick's Coxswain Hewitt Clark saved the lives of three men aboard the fishing vessel Boy Andrew as she began rapidly to sink in rough seas after being towed clear of rocks.

A fourth man who fell between the casualty and the lifeboat would have been lost without prompt evasive action by the coxswain. The lifeboat had earlier assisted in passing a tow line and taking survivors off the rocks in difficult circumstances.

(Full report in 'Lifeboat Services', this issue) Coxswain/Mechanic Malcolm MacDonald, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

On 13 February 1989 Coxswain MacDonald, who already holds the RNLI's silver medal for bravery, succeeded in holding his lifeboat alongside a swamped fishing boat long enough for her two crew members to be snatched to safety.

This was on an evening when gusts of 110 knots were being recorded in the Little Minches, and in spite of a 15ft swell, driving spray and rain and wind so strong that his crew had to turn their heads downwind to breathe.

(Full report in 'Lifeboat Services', this issue) Coxswain/Mechanic David Chant, St Davids, Dyfed.

On 26 February 1989 St David's 47ft Tyne class lifeboat Garside was launched following distress calls from the MFV Stephanie Jane, which had lost power and was dragging her anchor five cables south of the South Bishop lighthouse.

In winds of severe gale Force 9, gusting to hurricane Force 12 with very rough seas, and close to rocks, Coxswain/Mechanic David Chant skilfully positioned the lifeboat so that a towline could be passed to the fishing vessel.

After a tow lasting four hours, the fishing vessel was safely berthed and her crew landed at Milford Haven.

(Full report in 'Lifeboat Services', this issue) [Awards to Voluntary Workers Bar to Gold Badge Mr John P. McWhirter Honorary Secretary Campbeltown station 1969-1989, Assistant Honorary branch Secretary 1948-1'969, Acting Launching Authority 1938-1948.

Awarded Gold Badge 1986, Binoculars 1980, Silver Badge 1970.

Gold Badge Mrs J.E. (Annette) Mustard President Renfrew Ladies' Lifeboat Guild 1963 to date, Honorary Secretary 1967-1973.

Awarded Silver Badge 1978.

Mrs Connie Waite President Barrow-in-Furness Ladies' Lifeboat Guild 1988 to date. Honorary Treasurer 1985-1988, Committee Member 1980-1985, Honorary Secretary 1959-1980.

A warded Silver Badge 1970.

Mrs Dora Hutchinson Chairman Althncham and Bowdon Branch 1969 to date, Honorary Secretary 1965-1969, Assistant Honorary Secretary 1961-1965.

Awarded Silver Badge 1977.

Mrs A. Mavis Bowers Committee Member Port Erin Ladies' Lifeboat Guild 1989 to date, President 1968-1989. Honorary Secretary 1954-1968.

Awarded Silver Badge 1965.

Mrs H. (Irene) Watson Chairman Hedon Ladies' Lifeboat Guild 1979 to date.

Secretary 1966-1979.

Awarded Silver Badge 1980.

Mrs Mary Rowe Secretary Redhall (Whinmoor) Branch 1968 to date.

Chairman 1967-1968 Awarded Silver Badge 1978 Mr John P. James Honorary Treasurer New Quay Station Branch 1963- 1970, Honorary Secretary Haverfordwest 1970 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1976.

Mrs Pauline B. Thompson Honorary Secretary Penarth Ladies' Lifeboat Guild 1962 to date. Awarded Silver Badge 1974.

Mrs Elizabeth Snow Chairman Derwent Branch 1967 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1979.

Mrs Peggy Bibby-Cheshire Honorary Treasurer Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Ladies' Lifeboat Guild 1958 to dale.

Awarded Silver Badge 1970.

Mrs R. W. (Margaret) Adam Chairman Poole Lifeboat Guild 1969 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1979.

Mrs Eleanor Foley Chairman Dun Laoghaire Station Branch 1988 to date.

Branch Committee 1974-1988, Honorary Secretary Dun Laoghaire Ladies Lifeboat Guild 1950-1974.

Mr Magnus S. Shearer JP Honorary Secretary Lerwick Station Branch 1968 to date.

Awarded Binoculars 1979 Mr William Noss-Clyne Chairman Wick Station Branch 1966 to date. Vice Chairman 1961-1966.

Awarded Binoculars 1972.

Mr R. W. Bewley Bainbridge Honorary Secretary Berwick-upon-Tweed Station Branch 1973 to date. Assistant Honorary Secretary 1942-1973.

Awarded Binoculars 1983.

Mr T. (Lawrence) Wilson Honorary Secretary Girvan Station Branch 1976 to date, Honorary Treasurer 1963-1976.

Awarded Statuette 1979.

Dr Peter Campbell MB CHB RD (SURG CDR RNR) Chairman/Honorary Medical A d} 'isor Helensburgh Sta - lion Branch 1965 to date. Deputy Launching Authority 1970 -1980.

Awarded Statuette 1981.

Dr W. Alistair Baird Chairman Portpatrick Station Branch 1969 to date, Honorary Medical Advisor 1969-1981.

Awarded Statuette 1980 Mr Mike W. Chapman FRIC MAS Honorary Secretary Lowestoft Station Branch 1968 to date.

Awarded Barometer 1980 Mr Richard Rimington Honorary Treasurer Port Erin Station Branch 1987 to date, Honorary Secretary 1968-1986.

Awarded Binoculars 1979.

Dr Patrick T. K. Listen Honorary Medical AdvisorWicklow Station Branch 1948- 1988, Chairman 1967-1970, Honorary Secretary 1970- 1971.

Special awards of Record of Thanks Lt Cdr Peter M. Fulton MBE RD RNR, Honorary Instructor (Communications) and Training Advisor.

Lt Cdr Fulton has worked in an honorary capacity and has written the Radio Operations Handbook, compiled manuals on many subjects and piloted the whole principle of mobile radio training.

Royal Hospital Chelsea The pensioners of the Royal Hospital Chelsea have been awarded a Record of Thanks for their tireless efforts in raising funds for the RNL1..