Recognition and awards for 2 Cullercoats RNLI volunteers
At a RNLI awards ceremony, held at the Ramside Hotel in Durham recently, 2 Cullercoats RNLI volunteers were honoured with service awards. Both were presented with their honorary badges by Chairman of the RNLI, Charles Hunter-Pease, who personally thanked them for their commitment and loyal service.
Frank Taylor was officially acknowledged for his dedication and service with RNLI. He was awarded a Gold Badge which is one of the highest accolades the RNLI bestow. His 31 years’ service includes 10 years as a shore crew member, 14 years as Launching Authority with the last 7 years as the Cullercoats Lifeboat Operations Manager.
Peter Clark, Senior Helmsman, was presented with his Long Service Badge. He joined Cullercoats Lifeboat 21 years ago. As a local fisherman, his knowledge of the coastline and seas has been a great advantage with his lifeboat skills, invaluable when dealing with rescue situations.
He passes this important knowledge and experience to our younger crew volunteers in our training sessions and exercises. A popular crew member with everyone at the station, Peter encourages a good team ethic between all the volunteers at Cullercoats and is well respected.
Cullercoats RNLI Chairman, David Wakenshaw, said; 'Frank and Peter have given their time and loyalty to the successful running and organising of the station to Help Save Lives at Sea. Their experience is extremely valuable and I am very pleased they have both been recognised with their awards. It is richly deserved’.
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