New arrival at New Brighton RNLI

Volunteers Connor and Ffion welcomed their little boy, Robin, into the world on Sunday 26 October at 1.19pm weighing 6Ibs 8oz.

Connor and Ffion are both volunteers at New Brighton RNLI. Connor joined in 2022 and holds many roles at station which include being the Lifeboat Press Officer as well as Navigator and trainee Helm on the Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

Ffion joined the station in 2024 as the Lifeboat Medical Advisor. Ffion's role includes conducting medicals with the crew and making sure they are all up to date.

Now safely at home with baby Robin, the couple shared the wonderful news with their fellow volunteers - who of course, were overjoyed to welcome a new future crew member to the station.

Everyone at the station wishes them the all best as they start their journey as new parents.

Connor said:

'Being part of the RNLI crew at New Brighton already feels like being part of a big, wonderful family. It's such a lovely moment for Ffion and I to be able to welcome Robin into our own little family, and into the wider family of our crew at station. We will be sizing him up for yellow wellies in no time!'

Notes to Editors:
New Brighton RNLI was established in 1863 in the bustling seaside resort of New Brighton, on the north-east corner of the Wirral peninsula. They cover the River Mersey and out into the Irish Sea. The station is home to a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat, one of the fastest in the RNLI fleet. The crews at New Brighton have been presented with a remarkable 48 awards for gallantry to date.

RNLI Media Contacts:
For more information, please contact:

Emily Craven
Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer/ILB Crew
New Brighton RNLI
[email protected]
07986119684

Connor Wray
Lifeboat Press Officer/ILB Crew
New Brighton RNLI
[email protected]
07756553092

Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith
Regional Communications Manager
[email protected]
07977728315.

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