
Ramsgate RNLI honoured by Ramsgate Town Council
At a Special Council Meeting members of Ramsgate Town Council voted to award the Honorary Freedom of the Town to Ramsgate RNLI.
The Award is the highest honour that a local Authority can bestow and was granted at a special meeting of Ramsgate Town Council on 25 September. The Award is to acknowledge the lifesaving work and service carried out by volunteers and staff at Ramsgate RNLI who have dedicated themselves to saving lives at sea and promoting water safety education to the residents of Ramsgate.
An official award ceremony is being planned for later in the year when the RNLI will be formally recognised for their contribution to the Community.
Councillor Steve Albon, Chair of Ramsgate Town Council, had this to say,
"The Ramsgate RNLI is the embodiment of courage, selflessness, and dedication. For generations, they have protected the lives of locals and visitors alike, often putting themselves in harm’s way to rescue those in need. Bestowing the Honorary Freedom of the Town is a small but significant way to thank them for their incredible work and unwavering service. Ramsgate is immensely proud of its RNLI crew, and this award reflects the town’s deep gratitude."
Chair of the Ramsgate RNLI Management Committee, Eric Burton, said:
“On behalf of everybody involved with the Ramsgate lifeboat, I want to express my thanks to Ramsgate Town Council for bestowing upon us the Freedom of the Town of Ramsgate. It is great honour, and we are very proud to be honoured in this way. We have a good relationship with the Town Council who have been very supportive of the RNLI over the years."
The Coxswain of Ramsgate RNLI, Ian Cannon, added: “On behalf of the crew of the Ramsgate RNLI, I would like to say how proud we are to be honoured in this way, especially as we are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the creation of the RNLI. The first Ramsgate lifeboat actually predates the RNLI as it was established in 1802 by the Trustees of Ramsgate Harbour.”
Karen Cox Ramsgate Lifeboat Press Officer tel 07779848431 email [email protected]
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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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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
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