Community Awards for two members of Burry Port RNLI

Shirley Matthews was given her award for her lifetime of dedication and contribution to working in the local community; from Town Council, Carnival organising to Floral displays, her contribution and devotion is endless.

Shirley is also a community adviser on the Lifeboat Management Group and Shirley's husband Brett is a retired former crew member.

Janice Davies, affectionately known in the boathouse as Auntie Jan, was given an award for her contribution for raising funds for many causes, including Burry Port RNLI.  Jan is also the Deputy Chairperson of the station's fundraising team. Jan's son, Rob, is a helmsman at Burry Port. Her homemade cakes are legendary in Burry Port.

The Llanelli Star Community Award Ceremony was held at the Stradey Park Hotel and both ladies attended with members of their families and friends.

Many congratulations to both Shirley and Janice, two very dedicated ladies who we are very proud to work alongside at Burry Port RNLI.

RNLI media contact

For more information contact Alun Wells, Burry Port Lifeboat Press Officer on 07929 783239.

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 146,000 lives.

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