Cubs and Beavers learn to be safe at sea and the seaside at Hartlepool RNLI
Hartlepool RNLI hosted a visit from 40th Hartlepool Cub Scouts and Beavers recently.
The group were also shown some of the personal protective equipment the volunteer lifeboat crew wear when at sea and had a close look at the inshore lifeboat 'Solihull'. Colm who has been a crewmember with the charity for four years and a scout leader for eight years said "The Cub Scouts and Beavers really enjoyed their visit and hopefully learnt something about sea safety when they next visit a beach or go afloat and meeting our mascot Stormy Stan also brought a smile to the youngsters faces."
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