Welcome donation to Ramsgate RNLI

On Monday morning 11 July, an arranged visit by the Masonic Lodge ended with a donation to the RNLI of £250, which they presented to the Coxswain, Ian Cannon on behalf of their Worshipful Master and Members.

All of the volunteer crew at Ramsgate RNLI Lifeboat Station are extremely grateful for their appreciated donation. Although the Lodge is based in Dartford they do have a local connection as one of their members is a volunteer water safety advisor for the RNLI.

Mechanic, Phil Mace kindly showed some of the members around the current Relief Lifeboat "Henry Heys Duckworth" in the continued absence of the Station Lifeboat "Esme Anderson".

Thanet RNLI Fundraising Chairman Sarah Hewes said, ‘ The RNLI is funded totally by donations from the public and without their constant support we could not continue to save lives at sea. A most sincere thanks to all the generous members of the Lodge.

Karen Cox Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer Tel 07779848431 Email [email protected]

Paul Dunt RNLI Regional Media Officer London and South East Tel 07785296252 Email [email protected]

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

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.