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RNLI scroll visits Silloth Lifeboat Station

Lifeboats News Release

On Saturday (14 September), Silloth RNLI Lifeboat Station played host to the RNLI scroll as part of the 200th celebrations that are being held this year.

Crew standing in front of orange lifeboat holding orange scroll box

RNLI/Rebecca Clark

Silloth RNLI Lifeboat Crew with scroll

The RNLI scroll commentates and acknowledges all lifeboat volunteers within the RNLI community. Three volunteers from the station were selected to sign the scroll, these were Steven Henderson our senior Helm, Lesley Hope Chair of Fundraisers and Pauline O'Reilly one of the Shop Volunteers. They were the 720th, 721st and 722nd people to sign the scroll. Around 1000 RNLI volunteers will add their signatures throughout its journey with King Charles III being the final signatory.

On the scroll made up of bamboo paper is the RNLI’s 'One Crew' pledge, in which we promise to continue saving every one we can.

The scroll started its journey on the 4 March 2024 from Westminster Abbey following the RNLI's 200th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service. It is expected to arrive at the former home of the charity’s founder, Sir William Hillary, in Douglas on the Isle of Man late October 2024.

The scroll is housed in a specially made case, made from the wheelhouse casing of a Shannon class lifeboat and its handles are made from metal cleats. The spindles attached to the scroll have been crafted using a 19th-century flagpole from Ramsey Lifeboat Station, Isle of Man.

On the five-metre long scroll is inscribed the RNLI’s One Crew pledge, which outlines Sir William Hillary’s vision when he launched the charity back in 1824.

It reads, ‘Whoever we are, wherever we are from, we are one crew, ready to save lives. We’re powered by passion, talent and kindness, like generations of selfless lifesavers before us. This is our watch, we lead the way, valuing each other, trusting each other, depending on one another, volunteering to face the storm together. Knowing that, with courage, nothing is impossible. That is what has always driven us to save everyone we can. It's what makes every one of us a lifesaver.’

Rebecca Clark, Press Officer for Silloth Lifeboat Station said:

'This is a great opportunity for us all, recognising our efforts to the charity and our achievements. I hope this inspires the younger generation to think about volunteering with the RNLI in the future. It also gives us time to think of those who have volunteered in the past, remember those who dedicated their lives to saving others and those who currently volunteer.'

Female sitting on chair behind table signing scroll with orange lifeboat in the background

RNLI/Rebecca Clark

Pauline O'Reilly signing the scroll
Female standing behind table signing scroll with orange lifeboat in the background

RNLI/Rebecca Clark

Lesley Hope signing the scroll
Male sitting on chair behind table signing scroll with orange lifeboat in the background

RNLI/Rebecca Clark

Steven Henderson signing the scroll

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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Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

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