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Walton and Frinton RNLI Lifeboat funds boosted by generous golfers

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Frinton Golf Club Captain for 2018-19, Simon Martin-Redman set a new record for the club's annual charity donation by handing over more than £2800 to Walton and Frinton lifeboat volunteers.

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Walton and Frinton RNLI Coxswain Trevor Halls personally thanking Mr Simon Martin-Redman for his contribution.
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Simon, whose first career was in the Royal Navy, retiring as a Commander said: 'The RNLI is a charity close to my heart. Anything to do with the sea is important to myself and my wife Claire. We have a close connection with Walton and Frinton RNLI as my father-in-law was a Coastguard at Walton-on-the-Naze for many years.

'Club members were extremely generous in their support of the fundraising events, including a very successful Captain's Golf Day which the crew attended to meet and greet with the members. We also held dinners, raffles and quizzes.

'With the addition of Gift Aid I was delighted to be able to give a total of £2851.19, every single penny of which I know will go directly to supporting our local RNLI volunteer crew.'

The Walton and Frinton RNLI crew invited Mr Martin-Redman to the station to thank him in person. He was welcomed by volunteer Coxswain Trevor Halls who said: 'we would like to thank Simon for all his hard work over the year to raise this money for us. The golf day and other events were a great success and we really appreciate him nominating us as his charity.'

RNLI Media contacts

For more information please telephone Miranda Rayner, Walton and Frinton RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07799691852 or [email protected]

Or Dale Steggles, Walton and Frinton RNLI Deputy Press Officer on 07540802302 or [email protected]


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Mr Simon Martin-Redman with some of the crew and shore team at Walton & Frinton RNLI
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Miranda Rayner
Lifeboat Press Officer, Walton & Frinton Lifeboat Station

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