Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI receive Platinum Jubilee medals

The Town Mayor Councillor Mike Greener of the Lower Spittal Ward, came along to the lifeboat station to present the medals.

Those Crew Members who had served more than five years received their Platinum Jubilee medals from HM Queen Elizabeth11, in recognition of their service saving lives at sea.

Lifeboat Operations Manager Brian Cowan said: 'We are delighted to have received this once in a lifetime commemorative Jubilee medal.'

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