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Another accolade for Robin Castle MBE

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Robin Castle who recently retired after 40 years service as Coxswain of the Sheerness RNLI Lifeboat station was awarded the title of 'local hero' in the Pride of the Island awards at Sheerness

Robin Castle with his 'trophies' after being voted a local hero in the emergency services category of the Sheppey Pride of the Island awards

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In a red carpet ceremony at Layzells, Minster, on 11 November Robin was awarded the title of 'local hero' in the emergency services category of the Pride of the Island awards 2021. The event was created and sponsored by Tesco Sheerness to raise awareness of the many local people, young and old, who use their talents and give up their time to make the Island a better place to live. Robin came top in the emergency services class where the finalists were voted for in a public vote.

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