‘Fun and Strum’ event raises funds for RNLI

Volunteers from Hastings lifeboat station attended, with Annette Veness talking to the group about the work of the RNLI.

The ukulele group played and sang old favourites on the theme of sea, water, and rock, including Drunken Sailor and Ferry Cross The Mersey.

Bob Morrison, local fundraising chair for the RNLI, said, ’It was a lovely evening, with the hall full of ukulele players and great music! We were very grateful to the group for the amazing amount raised, £356, which will help the RNLI save lives at sea.’

Ian Roberts, from the Catsfield Ukulele group, added, ‘We were delighted to be able to learn more about the RNLI, and help raise funds. The RNLI does tremendous work…and to think they are volunteers! Keep up the great work!’

RNLI Media Contacts

Kevin Boorman, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Hastings RNLI  [email protected]

Stella Sims, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for London and South East England, 07483 316675, [email protected]

Sam Haddad, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for London and South East England, 01202 137713, [email protected]

Julie Rainey, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for London and South East England, 07827 358256, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

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