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Enniskillen RNLI takes part in RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay

Lifeboats News Release

On Saturday last (10 August), RNLI representatives from Enniskillen RNLI took part in the next stage of the RNLI’s – ‘Connecting our Communities’ relay-style event – one of the ways in which the charity is marking its 200th anniversary in 2024.

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200th anniversary scroll
The scroll, which is undertaking a tour of 240 RNLI locations including lifeboat stations, lifeguard units and fundraising branches is being signed by representatives at each location along the relay.


The scroll was signed by Enniskillen RNLI Helm Paul Keown, Lifeboat Operations Manager Gary Jones, Sam McCreery, Hon President and member of the Fundraising Committee, and shore crew member, Clive Mitchell.

The journey began on 4 March at a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey where the scroll was signed by RNLI President, HRH The Duke of Kent, the Archbishop of Canterbury and RNLI Chief Executive, Mark Dowie. The scroll will complete its journey in October at Douglas on the Isle of Man, which was home to RNLI founder member, Sir William Hillary. On completing its journey the scroll will be signed by RNLI new Chief Executive, Peter Sparks and HRH King Charles 111. It will be displayed at the RNLI college in Poole, becoming a part of RNLI history and a significant snapshot of the charity as it stands at 200 years old.

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200th anniversary scroll

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Gary Jones, Enniskillen RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, signing the scroll

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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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