Subject: RE: Runswick Bay Rescue Boat Fund raiser
From:
GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 04 Feb 04 - 07:44 AM
For those who don't know, the story started like this .........In 1977 the Royal National Lifeboat Institute decided that they would close their station at Runswick Bay as part of a cost cutting exercise, stating that cover could be provided by either Whitby or Staithes stations. Now if you're drowning in Runswick Bay, doing a doggy paddle whilst waiting for one of these boats is not really an option. Thus locals were going out in their own boats to effect rescues, boats unsuited to the task. A decision was taken by the local population to provide and fund a rescue boat themselves, which they have done for the past 20 odd years. The funding is all from private voluntary donations and all monies are used to maintain the rescue boat ALL the crews and committee freely volunteer their time and efforts.
For the past 7 years Wombat and I together with our wonderful, generous and inventive friends have sought ways to raise money to assist the upkeep of the rescue boat and have raised about £3000 so far.
This year we would like to add to that total, we do not set a target, any amount raised is a bonus for the Rescue Boat.
On the 13th March at Milnsbridge Socialist Club we will hold our annual musical extravaganza to which all are most welcome. If you require furtehr details please PM or email me on nickscaife@supanet.com and all enquiries will be dealt with.
We also provide supper for those attending to assist in soaking up some of the alcofrol!!, so if you'r ecoming please let us know so we know how much to cook and please letus know if you're vegetarian so we can cater for you
Cheers
Raggytash
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