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Southwold RNLI volunteers receive the Kings Coronation medal

Lifeboats News Release

Prior to the Remembrance day parade on Sunday 10 November, Southwold RNLI volunteers were presented with their Kings Coronation medals.

Southwold ILB crew member Keith Meldrum receives his Coronation medal from Suffolk Deputy Lieutenant Erika Clegg

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Southwold ILB crew member Keith Meldrum receives his Coronation medal from Suffolk Deputy Lieutenant Erika Clegg
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His Majesty the King was crowned on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. To commemorate the occasion frontline emergency service workers that had completed five full calendar years of service by that date qualified for the award and the medals have recently been issued.

The design features a double portrait of Their Majesties on the front and a version of the Royal Cypher, a laurel wreath and the date of the Coronation on the reverse.

The ribbon is made up of red, blue and white vertical stripes - the colours of the Union Flag and are made of nickel silver and plated in nickel.

Suffolk Deputy Lieutenant Erika Clegg presented the medals to the eligible crew members before the volunteers joined the Remembrance parade and service at St Edmunds Church Southwold.

Alongside the Coronation medals presentation there was a 20 year service medal for Fundraiser Peter Gillatt who has dedicated two decades as a member of the Southwold & Dunwich fundraising branch and more recently as a shop volunteer.

Lisa Cooper-Dann Chair of the Southwold & Dunwich fundraisers said: ‘Congratulations to Peter Gillatt on his well-deserved medal! His unwavering dedication to the RNLI over the past 20 years, as a tireless fundraiser, volunteer, and secretary of the fundraising committee, embodies the true spirit of selflessness and commitment to saving lives at sea. Thank you, Peter, for your remarkable service.’

Ian Dabbs said: ‘Peter has been a loyal supporter of the RNLI Fundraising team for over 20 years undertaking many roles.

He has regularly taken part in Street Collections, served on the Fundraising Committee and, more recently, has become a valued member of the Shop Volunteer Team.’

Southwold RNLI currently has a number of volunteering opportunities available.

Volunteer positions include:
No experience is required for any of the roles, if you are interested please visit https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer and search for Southwold.

RNLI Media contacts

For more information, please contact, Jeremy Taylor, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Southwold RNLI: [email protected]

Southwold RNLI volunteers perio to the Remembrance Day Parade and Service.

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Southwold RNLI volunteers perio to the Remembrance Day Parade and Service.
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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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