Feature: Rapid response 2 The RNLI's flood relief work at home and abroad News 7 Including the latest on the new Tamar class Books 12 Including a fitting tribute to the late Helen Tew Feature: 'Gallant rescue by ladies' 14 Women's bravery recognised over the centuries Lifeboat Lottery 16 Lifeboats and lifeguards in action 19 Including an historic Bronze Medal rescue at Porthcawl Centre 31 Listings Fundraising Including the first national RNLI SOS day Feature: Lifeboating - an education 36 Atlantic College and the B class lifeboat Letters Including real-life experience of a rip current Feature: A capital rescue service Saving lives on the River Thames 38 43 Flood relief from Boscastle to Guyana Page 2 Jane Whyte Victorian heroine Page 14 Two Scottish crews battle the power of the sea Page 26 Tales from the Thames Page 43.