
Whitbys RNLI Lifeboat Museum is officially opened in belated celebration.
Volunteers involved in the project were recognised for their efforts during a presentation at the event.
Stewart Gildroy was presented with a token of thanks for his diligence, care and attention in re-painting the old lifeboat which is the centrepiece of the museum.
An excellence in volunteering certificate was presented to Neil Williamson, Stephen Upright and Richard Willis who worked from start to finish, through the cold of autumn, the Whitby winters and even through Storm Arwen, in a gazebo outdoors through all of this, powered by lots of cups of tea and biscuits and a determination to restore to its former glory.
Neil Williamson, the museums curator was also thanked for his commitment to the project and overseeing every last detail.
For their involvement in the opening event we would also like to thank:
St Mary's bellringers
Whitby Community Choir
North Yorkshire Police
North Yorkshire Council
Coastal & Country buses
Whitby Harbour Authority
William Riley crew
Whitby Yacht Club
Mark Johnson from ReMarkable Events
Paul Wilson Videographer
If you are interested in becoming a shop or museum volunteer for the RNLI please email [email protected]
For more information contact Lifeboat Press Officer Ceri Oakes on 07813359428 or at [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 146,000 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.