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Eastbourne RNLI welcomes newest member

Lifeboats News Release

Eastbourne RNLI was honoured and excited recently to host the christening of volunteer crew member Michael Wishman's daughter, Harper-Rose.

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Crew after the service
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Michael and Stephanie Wishman waited until Covid restrictions were eased as they really wanted the christening to be done on the inshore lifeboat.

'Eastbourne RNLI is a huge part of their lives and we are proud to welcome Harper-Rose into our RNLI family,' said Eastbourne coxswain Mark Sawyer.

The service was conducted by Father Robert Coates, the Eastbourne Lifeboat station Chaplain.

'As you can see by the umbrella in the picture there was no shortage of Holy Water,' added Mark. 'It was a wonderful day regardless of the weather and lovely to be able to welcome Harper-Rose's family and friends and be part of her special day'.

Media Contacts:

Daniel Baldock, Eastbourne RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer (07895) 369688 [email protected]

Craig Robinson, Eastbourne RNLI Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer (07956) 638924

Paul Dunt, RNLI Regional Media Officer London London and South East (07785) 296252 [email protected]

RNLI online: For more information on the RNLI please visit http://www.rnli.org/. News releases and other media resources, including RSS feeds, downloadable photos and video, are available at the RNLI News Centre.

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Lifeboat with Christening balloon
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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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About the authors

Daniel Baldock
Lifeboat Press Officer, Eastbourne Lifeboat Station
Trina Sawyer

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