Gravesend lifeboat receives donation from Cannon Lodge Freemasons

This donation was part of the annual charitable contribution and Gravesend lifeboat was one of three charities chosen. Being chosen in recognition of the work we do providing a rescue service on the River Thames.

The cheque was presented by Jonathan Vowles, on behalf of The Cannon Lodge to Chris Maher, who is a volunteer Helmsman at Gravesend Lifeboat Station.

Notes to editors

Gravesend is one of four lifeboat stations on the River Thames that are operated by the RNLI. Gravesend Lifeboat covers an area from Holehaven, at the western end of Canvey Island, to the Thames Flood Barrier at Woolwich, a distance of 26 miles. A patch which covers Kent, Essex, South & East London.

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• Alan Carr, Gravesend RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer
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• Paul Dunt, RNLI Reginal Media Officer (South East)

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For enquiries outside normal business hours, contact the RNLI duty press officer on 01202 336789

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