October 1995 Mrs Mary Cavell, founder member of the Goodwin Sands and Downs Ladies' lifeboat guild, became the first honorary secretary of the guild in 1952 until 1972 when she remained at committee member until 1983. She was awarded the Silver Badge in 1963, the Gold Badge in 1973 and Bar to Gold Badge in 1983. Her Husband Norman was station honorary secretary for the Walmer lifeboat for over 25 years..