Four Flamborough RNLI volunteers heading for the Palace

The Royal Garden Party, as part of the 200 year anniversary of the RNLI will be held to recognise volunteers who have received a National award including: Excellence in volunteering, Long service awards and Gallantry awards including those in receipt of a Chairman's letter of commendation and above.
Invited to attend the Royal Garden Party are: David Freeman, Lifeboats Operations Manager, Stuart Cross, Helmsman, Scott Vardy, Helmsman and Margaret Sharp, long serving fund raiser for Flamborough RNLI. All four have received long service awards.

David Freeman said 'It's a great honour to be invited to attend, we are all very proud and looking forward to representing Flamborough RNLI at the event.'

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.

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