Conwy Lifeboat received a generous donation after Lady Captains Day
Conwy RNLI lifeboat has received a generous donation of £655.80 after Conwy Golf Club held their annual Lady Captains Day event.
The local golf club had many events throughout the day and choose Conwy RNLI lifeboat as their chosen charity.
Lady Captain Denise Bithell and Madame President Judy Lambert kindly came to the station to surprise the crew with a cheque for £655.80 which was gratefully welcomed.
Press Officer and Helmsman Danny-Lee Davies said: 'We are very grateful for the kind donation which will be used to maintain training at the station.'
Notes to editors
- Conwy lifeboat station has been operating since 1966.
- To learn more, visit the Conwy Lifeboat Station webpage.
- conwy@rnli.org.uk
RNLI media contacts
- Alan Flood, Conwy RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer 07871505513
- Danny-Lee Davies, Conwy RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer 07999321639
- Chris Cousens, RNLI Press Officer (Wales and West) on 07748 265496 or 01745 585162
- Alternatively contact RNLI Public Relations on 01202 336789.
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