Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI fundraiser receives Long Service Award

The award was presented by Frances Mobbs who said: ‘In my capacity as Vice Chair of the Fundraising Guild, I had the great honour and pleasure of presenting Barbara with her Long Service Award at our October RNLI Guild meeting.

‘This award recognises the dedication and commitment of our long-serving volunteers.

'On behalf of all of the RNLI volunteers, the Fundraising Guild, and all the crew of the Great Yarmouth & Gorleston RNLI Station, we congratulate Barbara on her 20 years of service.

'Congratulations Barbara, what an achievement!'

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