With deep regret we record the following deaths: APRIL 1993 George Ellis, coxswain of Clacton lifeboat from 1953 to 1968. Mr Ellis joined the crew in 1934 and also served as second coxswain from 1945 to 1953.

JUNE 1993 Mrs J. Bampkin, chairman of Hunmanby ladies' guild since its formation in 1966.

She was awarded a Silver badge in 1984.

Mrs Alice Hill, secretary and souvenir secretary of Newcastle Under Lyme ladies' guild from 1971, having previously served as assistant secretary from 1967. She was awarded a Silver badge in 1974 and a Gold badge in 1990.

William Swanney Sinclair, coxswain of Stromness lifeboat from 1944 to 1953..