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“Practice Makes Perfect”
Today we carried out some major incident training, both in the harbour and on the Lifeboat. Crew practiced life support procedures for adults and children in various scenarios including diver rapid ascent and deterioration, child choking and resuscitation, drowning, cardiac arrest and general accident trauma. Every crew member on board…
Naming of the new Berwick Boat
Today we had the privilege to attend the Naming Ceremony and Service of Dedication for RNLI Berwick upon Tweed’s new D-Class lifeboat. The ‘Glenis Joan Felstead’ is named after the late wife of Trevor Felstead who spoke warmly and candidly at today’s Service. One of Glenis’s final wishes was that…
Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
This evening we had the pleasure of hosting The Coldingham Brave Bayers, our local open water swimming group, as they attended our Exercise in order to enhance their knowledge of our capabilities. We also held a valuable Q&A session where we exchanged Tactics, Techniques and Procedures. Many thanks to those…
A different type of “train”ing
It was our very great pleasure today to host Chris Jackson, Andrew Watkins and Graham Meiklejohn from TransPennine Express Trains (TPE) at our own Station! They presented an extremely generous donation to the Lifeboat from their Customer & Communities Improvement Schemes Fund with the aim of keeping passengers safe on…
Eyemouth Careers Fair
This evening we had the pleasure of participating in the Eyemouth High School Careers Fair. It was inspiring to meet so many young people keen to engage in such a positive manner. We wish all the pupils of Eyemouth High School the very best of luck in their future endeavours.
In Memory of Alistair Crowe
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alistair Crowe, a great friend to so many and a profoundly respected Lifeboat crew member for the last sixty years. He was an incredible man in so many ways, leading the Lifeboat with such strength and bravery, looked up…
Sausage Sizzle with the Brave Bayers
Great to catch up with our friends and supporters, the Coldingham Brave Bayers, during our training session today. They were enjoying a Sausage Sizzle and quick dip – you guys are amazing. Thank you for all your support.
Thank you to Borders Crematorium
As we approach Christmas, we were very honoured this evening to be invited by Borders Crematorium to attend their Carol and Memorial service in Melrose. During the service we were able to light a candle to remember all those families who have lost loved ones and have chosen, at such…