Building tomorrow's supportersThe RNLI is expanding its youth education programme with the appointment of regional education officers for all of its 10 regions. Their task will be to motivate a new generation of potential lifesavers and supporters.

They will coordinate the RNLI's involvement with young people across the country. Their work will include the development of an education programme for schools and youth groups, which will raise awareness of the work of the RNLI as well as trying to reduce the number of accidents and deaths of young people on or near the water. Last year, over 1,000 young people were involved in incidents on or by the sea.

Celebrations at Cullercoats Cullercoats lifeboat station held a series of events over 2001 to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

One of the main events was a musical extravaganza, held at the Whitley Bay Playhouse on 6 October. Music was provided by the Newcastle Concert Band, and featured the first performance of the march Cullercoats 150, written for the occasion by band member Malcolm Binns.RNLI youth mascots Stormy Stan and Eric the Seagull prepare to celebrate the arrival of the new regional education officers The regional education officers will provide information about the education resources available and will call on local volunteers to assist with various activities such as events and visits to schools and youth groups. The programme also aims to increase the number of opportunities for youth visits to lifeboat stations.

'It is vital that young people have a good understanding of the work of the RNLI and the importance of water safety,' Anne Millman, youth education manager, said. 'These new officers will give us an opportunity to allow young people to become practically involved with us.' These appointments follow on from the successful pilot of three regional education officers last year. There is now an education officer for each of the RNLI's 10 regions throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland.Open Days Quiz winners Canon A1 waterproof camera kit Joanna Thompson of Emsworth Gillian Collins of Paisley Samson Millward of Bournemouth Michael Muggins of Gorleston Carrie Bright of Preston Nadine McCarthy of Shibbereen Elle Bayton of Stourbridge Kirsty Thorpe of Wakefield Philip Skinner of Ballyclare Daniel Brown of Romford One year's Storm Force membership Jason Turner, Sheerness Callum Thorn, Dunfermline Chantell Simmons, Market Warsop Mark Webb. Holmes Chapel Silke Martinen, Flensburgh, Germany Benjamin Samuel, Swinton AD Stevens, Catterick Garrison Donald Nixon, Kyle of Lochalsh L Kitcatt, Barry Island Robbie Thorpe, Rye Harbour (South East region winner) (Scotland winner) (South West region winner) (Eastern region winner) (North West region winner) (Republic of Ireland winner) (Wales & West Mercia winner) (North East region winner) (Northern Ireland winner) (Greater London winner) Rory McMahon, Newton Stewart Caitlin Brown, Swindon Anna Mycock, Buxton Matthew Stitch, Leeds Andrew Wagner, Heysham Ellie Birch, Shoreham-by-Sea Edward Gunson, Lytham Sarah Hawkes, Wakefield Ursel Draeger, Luebeck, Germany Phillippa Carlson, Hoylake 50 further runners-up will be receiving a fridge magnet.