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Fundraising concert success for Hartlepool RNLI

Lifeboats News Release

A fundraising concert held at St Hildas Church on the Headland at Hartlepool recently raised £1,136.00 for the Hartlepool RNLI.

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Hartlepool Ladies Choir on stage during the fundraising concert at St Hildas Church.

Hartlepool RNLI chairman Malcolm Cook said " The event was a tremendous success. The church was packed out and it was a privilege to listen to the various performers who supported the event. I must thank David Smith of the Cleveland and Durham Oddfellows who has been instrumental in organising the concert that will help our volunteer crewmembers continue to be call on 24/7 to help save lives at sea. Our Enterprise Branch did a brilliant job selling raffle tickets and providing refreshments throughout the evening."

David Smith of the Cleveland and Durham Oddfellows said "One massive effort produced an amazing evening for a tremendous cause. Thank you to everyone who took part and those who bought tickets."

For further information please contact Hartlepool RNLI press officer Tom Collins [email protected]

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Abbie Wells of the Kate Sirs School of Music performing at the fundraising event.

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Youth Connection Theatre company pictured at the event.

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Victoria Ryder of the Kate Sirs School of Music performing at the event.

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St Hilda's organist Ian Pounder.

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Isaac Organ of the Kate Sirs School of Music.

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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