Triple retirement at Flint RNLI
Flint RNLI’s Lifeboat Press Officer Richard Polden has retired after 40 years of service to the RNLI, spending the last 10 years’ as Flint RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer.
Richard Polden has given 10 years’ service to Flint RNLI, working closely with the RNLI’s press office at Poole headquarters and the regional office in St Asaph, reporting on all the stories and call-outs to the local media, and keeping them up to date with all goings on at the station.
Alan Forrester, Lifeboat Operations Manager said: ‘We would like to thank Richard for all his hard work over the years promoting the work of Flint RNLI and I wish him all the best for his retirement from volunteering life.’
Sam Morton Roberts, Fundraising Secretary says: ‘On behalf of all the fundraising team we would like to thank Kath and Gareth for many years of fundraising efforts and dedication to Flint RNLI which have been very much appreciated.’
Flint RNLI lifeboat station was established in 1966. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to www.rnli.org.uk/flint
Since 1966 Flint Lifeboat has launched over 700 times, saved 103 lives, and rescued a further 148 people.
Potential lifeboat crew and fundraising volunteers, contact Alan Forrester on 07785593247
RNLI media contacts
For more information contact Carly McCarthy and Aby Norwood Flint RNLI volunteer press officers, on [email protected] or [email protected]. Alternatively contact Eleri Roberts, RNLI Regional Media Officer on 07771 941390 or RNLI Press Office 01202 336789.
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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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
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