Lyme Regis RNLI celebrates a double baptism for Helm family
Last Sunday the lifeboat station in Lyme Regis provided the perfect venue for the baptism of Boe (7) and Luca (8 months), the two sons of RNLI volunteer Helm Seb Cope and his wife Abbie.
This is believed to be only the second time in 200 years that a lifeboat station in Lyme Regis has been used for a baptism service. Yesterday's service was led by the Rev Canon David Primrose assisted by Anna Crabbe LLM.
A ship’s bell, which has hung in the lifeboat station since it opened in 1997, was used as a font during the service. The bell, from the 100,000 ton oil tanker British Argosy, was presented to Fred Day, former honorary secretary at the lifeboat station when he retired from BP. He in turn presented it to the RNLI to mark the opening of the current Lyme Regis lifeboat station.
Proud father Seb Cope said: ‘Abbie and I are absolutely delighted and deeply honoured to have held our boys’ christening in Lyme Regis lifeboat station. It is a truly special place, and we feel incredibly fortunate to celebrate this milestone surrounded by such a dedicated and inspiring community. We are also blessed with the most wonderful godparents whose love and guidance will be invaluable on this journey. The day was filled with joy, gratitude and cherished memories that we will treasure forever.’
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Note to Editors: Photo of the Christening group at Lyme Regis lifeboat station. Photo credit: RNLI/Nick Marks
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