Local school visit's Flint RNLI
Ysgol Gwynedd from Flint recently paid a visit to their local lifeboat station.
During their visit pupils were told about the work of the local lifeboat volunteers and what to do if they saw somebody in difficulty. They were also able to try on the protective clothing worn by the volunteers and get up close to the stations D-class lifeboat Lady Barbara.
Flint RNLI's volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager Alan Forrester welcomed the children to the lifeboat station. During the visit he recounted several rescues undertaken by the Flint volunteers and said how the station were very proud of their lifesaving record of over 700 launches, 100 lives saved, and a further 148 people landed.
Alan concluded by saying he hoped that the children had enjoyed their visit and hoped that one day they would be crew members of the future.
Notes to editors
- Flint RNLI lifeboat station was established 1966. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to www.rnli.org.uk/flint
- Since 1966 Flint Lifeboat has launch over 700 times, saved 100 lives, and rescued a further 148 people.
· Flint lifeboat and its volunteers responded to 14 calls in 2018
· Flint lifeboat and its volunteers have responded to 1 call in 2019
· Potential lifeboat crew and fundraising volunteers, contact Alan Forrester on 07785593247
For more information contact Richard Polden, Flint RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 01745590331 or 07496770576
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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