Anstruther RNLI get in the Christmas spirit ahead of a festive period on call
The volunteer lifeboat crew have been creative in producing some festive filled photos for their annual social media Christmas countdown.
The crew will go about their normal business over the Christmas season with the possibility that they may be called upon at any time. The volunteer crew at Anstruther RNLI will be waking up on Christmas morning, opening Christmas presents with their family, over-indulging in a delightful home cooked turkey dinner and falling asleep on the sofa whilst watching that all time Christmas classic on the television. Sounds Blissful!
However, this perfect idea of a day with family and friends may be hastily interrupted if the pager is to sound as our volunteer crews remain on call throughout.
Commenting on the commitment of the volunteer crews, Coxswain Michael Bruce said: ‘It is at this time we value and thank our wonderful volunteer crew as they help us to stay on service over the Christmas period, it’s not the first time there’s been a call on Christmas Day and our crew are ready and willing if we are requested’.
Anstruther is one of 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland that will remain on call throughout the festive period. If you are heading near the coast, please take care.
We wish all our supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Notes to the editor:
Social media festive countdown;
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anstrutherlifeboat/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnli_anstruther/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnstrutherRNLI
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