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Amazing afternoon tea raises over £1100 for Swanage lifeboat station.

Lifeboats News Release

A group of neighbours and friends in Worcestershire, fondly known amongst themselves as the 'A-Team', have come together over time to support charities that have helped them or have a special place in their hearts by holding some fundraising activities.

Pete James presenting cheque to Swanage Lifeboat Station Coxswain Dave Turnbull.

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Pete James presenting cheque to Swanage Lifeboat Station Coxswain Dave Turnbull.
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This summer 13 of the group baked, cooked and served a sensational afternoon tea to 64 guests to raise money for their chosen causes, one being the RNLI.

Group member, Pete James visited Swanage and presented a cheque to the volunteer lifeboat crew.
Pete is an avid diver who regularly dives from Swanage and was keen to support Swanage Lifeboat Station. Pete said 'I have never yet had to use the services of the RNLI, but I am grateful to know they are there!'.
Volunteer lifeboat Coxswain Gavin Steeden showed our visitors around the all-weather lifeboat as part of their visit. Gavin said 'I always enjoy showing people around our lifeboat to give people an insight to what we do and the capabilities of the boat. Pete and his dive buddy Helen were testing my knowledge with lots of questions, and it was great to see their genuine interest in what we do and to be reminded that we have supporters across the country. '

For more information please contact:
Becky Mack, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, [email protected]
Charmaine Tideswell, Volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer, [email protected]
or the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
The amazing afternoon tea.

Sewellyn James

The amazing afternoon tea.
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Guests at the fundraising afternoon tea.

Sewellyn James

Guests at the fundraising afternoon tea.
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Guests at the fundraising afternoon tea.

Sewellyn James

Guests at the fundraising afternoon tea.
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The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.

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About the author

Becky Mack
Lifeboat Press Officer, Swanage Lifeboat Station

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