Sunny days at the beach may seem like a distant memory, but the bravery and skill of five RN Ll lifeguards last Summer has recently been recognised with the Alison Saunders Lifeguarding Award- one of our top honours.

Lifeguards Christian Parker, Chris Rowlands, Ben Miskowicz, Craig O'Rourke and Phil Bartlett received the award for the rescue of two women and their children, caught in a strong rip current at Polzeath beach in August 2014. The team had stayed Late due to a high spring tide, and spotted the group struggling in the water, two on surfboards. They used rescue boards, tubes and fins to bring the casualties safely to shore.

Says RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor Chris Warer: 'I'm incredibly proud of the lifeguards for these rescues in what were extremely tough conditions

... They put their own lives at risk to save the families that evening. and it's great to see their bravery and skills commended with this award.'