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Lyme Regis RNLI plan new look for Lifeboat Week

Lifeboats News Release

Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis – a summer highlight in the town since the 1970s – is to undergo a major revamp under new plans announced for the local RNLI’s 200 th anniversary next year.

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Volunteer Lifeboat Helm Mark Ellis is appointed Events Lead for Lyme Regis RNLI.
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For the first time a new group will now plan the week under the
leadership of one of the lifeboat’s sea – going crew.

Helm Mark Ellis, whose full-time job away from volunteering is self
employed paramedic, has been appointed as Event Lead for the
week which is one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the lifesaving
charity. For the first time next year’s event will be held in mid-
August, from Saturday 15th to the 23rd.

Mark, 42, says his aim is to bring lifeboat crew and fundraisers
together to boost the already hugely successful event.
He added: ‘The new structure will allow us to focus more effectively
on planning and delivering a fantastic week of events whilst also
encouraging more involvement from the lifeboat crew.’

The Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters group will
continue its fundraising role under a new chairperson, Oliver Mullen.
He takes over from Ken Lavery, who steps down next month. Oliver
said: ‘Ken has worked tirelessly for the fundraising group and will
continue to do so as a volunteer.’

A lifeboat service in Lyme Regis began on February 22nd in 1826 and
a number of special events are being planned for the anniversary.
Mark Ellis said: ‘ Next year will be very special for our volunteers,
whatever their role, and, indeed, for the town and I think I can
promise a memorable anniversary.’

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Notes to editors:

Photo 1 - Volunteer lifeboat Helm Mark Ellis is appointed Events Lead for Lyme Regis RNLI. Photo credit: Richard Horobin.

Photo 2 - Volunteer fundraiser Oliver Mullen is appointed Chairperson of the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters Group. Photo credit: Richard Horobin.

Photo 3 - Outgoing Chairperson Ken Lavery is retiring after 8 Years in the role. Photo credit: Richard Horobin.

RNLI media contacts

For more information, please contact Nick Marks volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station on 07568 187582 or [email protected], or Emma Haines, Regional Communications Manager, on 07786 668847 or [email protected], or contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.

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Oliver Mulln is the new Chairperson of the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters Group
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Man in RNLI top on balcony overlooking Lyme Regis harbour.

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Ken Lavery retires from the role of Chairperson of the Supporters Group after 8 years.
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The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.

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About the author

Richard Horobin
Lifeboat Press Officer, Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station

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