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Llandudno Lifeboat volunteer Benjamin Lee raising funds for Easter

Lifeboats News Release

Artisan Baker Ben has created two eye catching Easter Eggs to raise funds for local Charities, Ty Gobaith Childrens Hospice and Llandudno Lifeboat where Ben volunteers as a sea going crew member.

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Benjamin Lee volunteer crew member with his hand crafted Easter Eggs

Ben with the assistance of fellow volunteer Laura, can be seen displaying the eggs shortly before launching for an exercise aboard the inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson on Monday evening.

Ben explained ‘I am delighted to be able to raise funds at Easter for two charities that are very close to my heart. Raffle tickets are on sale at my shop in Craig y Don and the draw will take place on Saturday, the two lucky winners will win one of the giant hand crafted eggs. It has been great to combine two of the passions in my life to help other people in need.’

For more information, please contact Jonathan Coe, Llandudno Lifeboat Press Officer on 07910 861193. Alternatively contact Claire Elshaw, RNLI Media Officer on 01745 585162 / 07771 941390

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