Win a masterpiece and help save lives at sea at Staithes

Lynton Parmar-Hemsley trained as a commercial illustrator, working in Manchester and London. Producing his own work throughout his 30 years as a full time artist with paintings shown at galleries in Manchester. Now mainly painting figures and landscapes, Lynton was once commissioned by the Bush family to paint daughter Barbara.

Now based in North Yorkshire, like many artists and photographers Lynton found Staithes to be particularly inspiring, with his work being displayed in the Staithes Gallery it also adorns the walls of many properties in the village.

Donating the painting of the local lifeboat and its volunteer crew to be raffled Lynton said: 'As a painter I've found plenty of things to inspire me in Staithes. During the time I've spent getting to know the people of this wonderful North Yorkshire coastal village the greatest inspiration for me has been seeing the bravery and relentless dedication of those involved in the invaluable work of the local RNLI.'

Tickets are available for £1 each and can be bought from the lifeboat shop on North Side in Staithes, or from the Staithes Gallery on the High Street in Staithes where the work of art can be viewed first hand. The winner will be drawn on Sunday 18 August.

Lynton added: 'It's a pleasure and an honour for me to create this painting and help to raise much needed and always appreciated funds for the charity. A big thank you to everyone who adds their support and buys a ticket.'

Notes to Editor
Staithes and Runswick RNLI lifeboat has been in operation since 1978 with Atlantic B-Class inshore lifeboats (ILB’s). The present ILB at the station B-897 Sheila and Dennis Tongue III has been on station since 2016.

In 2024, the RNLI is celebrating 200 years - and counting, commemorating this remarkable past, celebrating our lifesaving achievements today, and inspiring a future where we can save every one. More information on RNLI 200 can be found at https://rnli.org/about-us/our-history/2024

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