Another generous donation for Barmouth RNLI

Yvonne and Darren Bowater, of Dyffryn Seaside Estate, called in to present a cheque for £1,500 - the proceeds from a grand raffle held at their end of season party.

Barmouth RNLI Coxswain Peter Davies said: ‘We are delighted to receive this very generous donation from Dyffryn Seaside Estate. The money will be put towards our new D-class inshore lifeboat which will be named in memory of Craig Steadman, a member of the crew of the Holyhead Lifeboat who tragically died last year.

'The Barmouth and Holyhead RNLI crews are working together to raise £48,000 towards the purchase of the lifeboat and lots more events are planned.’

Notes to editors:

Pictured are Barmouth RNLI volunteer crew members Anthony Schorah, Alex Hill and RNLI mascot Stormy Stan receiving the cheque from the Bowater family. Credit RNLI/Barmouth

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