READY TO RESCUE, THANKS TO THE LAUNCHERS

Reading the two recent Bronze Medal rescues in Lifeboat magazine, I noticed that everyone who accepts them says it is for everyone at the station. This made me think that everything is dependent on someone who is trained to carry out a task/job. I’m glad the launch and recovery volunteers were featured in the magazine recently.

These Seahouses launch photos I took show the skill required by the launch team before the skills of the lifeboat crew even come into use. The roadway to the launch point is very narrow. I feel that this sometimes vital part of the service is not given the coverage or thought by the general public that it deserves.

Paul Brunt

A Hearty Meal At The Heart Of The Rnli

We recently had a short break in Poole and decided to go to the Riggers restaurant at the RNLI College for an evening meal. The menu had a good choice and was hearty, good value, and we also had a table overlooking Poole Harbour. It was satisfying to know that we were also supporting the RNLI at the same time.

Afterwards we visited the bar upstairs and had a brief chat with some of the RNLI crew volunteers from across the country who were on training courses at the college. What more could you want?

Barbara and Steve Kelly