Walmer RNLI receives generous donation from local company

Volunteers from Walmer RNLI joined family members and employees from Jenner Construction at the lifeboat station on 29 November to accept a donation of £7050 which was made in memory of John Collins, a former company employee and Walmer crew member and helm for over twenty years.

As well as the cheque presentation the morning also saw the unveiling by John's wife of a weather station purchased with a previous donation from the company.

Speaking after the presentation Lifeboat Operations Manager Denis Brophy said 'We are grateful for the continued support of the company. As a charity the RNLI relies on fundraising and contributions. Donations such as these are vital to enable us to continue our work saving lives at sea.'

On Sunday 2 December, on returning from exercise volunteers also accepted a donation of £100 made by family and friends in memory of local carer Kim Jeffrey.

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