Local Cubs show their support for Ramsgate RNLI.

They presented the volunteer lifeboat crew members with numerous sachets of soup, beverages and packets of biscuits donated by the Cubs themselves, for which the crew were extremely grateful. All of these 'goodies' will be put to good use whilst the lifeboat is at sea for long periods as the crew are unable to return ashore to get a warm meal.

The Cubs received much thanks for their efforts and were shown around the lifeboats by members of the crew present.

Coxswain Ian Cannon said, ' We are so pleased that the younger members of our community are learning about our role in saving lives at sea. Living by the sea, water safety and respect for the water is essential. Who knows there may be some future crew members amongst the Cubs that visited us today.'

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 142,700 lives.

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