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Hartlepool RNLI volunteers at York Minster Service of Thanksgiving

Lifeboats News Release

Hartlepool RNLI volunteers attended a Service of Thanksgiving at York Minster recently to mark the 200th Anniversary of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution which was also attended by the President of the RNLI HRH the Duke of Kent.

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Pictured at the York Minster event are(left to right) Hartlepool RNLI Enterprise Branch fundraiser Jane Leek and Hartlepool RNLI volunteer crew members Matt Adams, Steve Pounder and Matt Blanchard.
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Deputy Coxswain Matt Adams who has been a volunteer at the Ferry Road lifeboat station for 22 years said 'It was a really nice event with people attending from the North of England and beyond and it was also good to see our colleagues from many of the neighbouring stations along the coast.

We were all here to remember those who have served before us and everyone within the RNLI who play there part in saving lives at sea. It's been a very proud day for all of us but we must also remember the hard work of the fundraisers and supporters of the charity that allow the volunteer crewmembers to be on call to help those in trouble at sea.'

Notes to editors

· The RNLI is a charitable organistion funded by donations and legacies

· If you are interested in volunteering with the RNLI, visit https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/how-you-can-volunteer

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For more information, please contact Hartlepool RNLI volunteer press officer Tom Collins [email protected] or Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Communications Manager, North East and East: [email protected] or on: 07824 518641.

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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.

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RNLI at 200

On 4 March 2024, the RNLI celebrated 200 years of saving lives at sea – thanks to volunteers giving their time to save others, all funded by voluntary public donations. Throughout its 200th anniversary year, the charity is running events and activities to commemorate its history, celebrate the lifesaving service it provides today, and inspire generations of future lifesavers and supporters. For more information visit RNLI.org/200.


Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 142,700 lives.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

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Tom Collins
Lifeboat Press Officer, Hartlepool Lifeboat Station

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