The Lifeboat Enthusiasts’ Society’s Handbook 2011 is now available, priced £6 (including postage and packaging).

It lists the names, numbers and locations of all RNLI lifeboats and station equipment, after-service details on former all-weather lifeboats, and stations (open and closed) in geographical order.

We at Headquarters find it really useful and interesting, and our copies are well thumbed already! Order from Tony Denton at Dawn, Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 4AA. Please make any cheques payable to ‘RNLI’.