Little and Broad Haven RNLI celebrate station refurbishment
Volunteer crew members of Little and Broad Haven RNLI were recently given back the keys to their station after an extensive refurbishment and expansion that was completed over winter.
Thanks to support from the RNLI the Little and Broad Haven lifeboat crew now have a base that is fit for their modern day lifesaving service. To celebrate, a team photo was taken to present the improvements to the wider public. During the refurbishment period the station remained operational 24-hours a day in temporary accommodation, but the crew are delighted to move the lifeboat and tractor back into its permanent new home.
Lifeboat Operations Manager Andy Grey commented:
'After many years waiting for improved facilities at Little and Broad Haven Lifeboat Station the new refurbishment has finally been completed. Suffice to say, all the crew and officers are delighted with the results. At last we have a toilet and shower facility as well as a very modern and efficient crew changing area.
'The crew meeting room upstairs has been upgraded and suitable for all our requirements. Similarly, the external wood panelling around the new build looks the part... truly a lifeboat station that the whole community can be proud of.'
An official opening is planned at a later date this year, which will also be part of the celebrations that are taking place this year to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI lifeboat service being formed. There will also be an open day on Sunday 4 August where visitors will be welcome to take a peek at the newly refurbished station.
In the meantime, the lifeboat station is fully operational and provides the volunteer crew with a modern base for their lifesaving operations that can help them respond at any given moment, whenever they are needed to go and save lives at sea.
The crew are very grateful to Edward Perkins from Castle Photography and Framing in Haverfordwest for giving up his time and expertise to take the photo. They all donned their formal ‘Guernsey’ jumpers and wore their RNLI200 badges with pride.
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