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It’s Going to Need Stitches….
Since the launch of St Abbs Independent lifeboat in 2016 we have been grateful to all those who have kept us floating and functioning as a result of their donations. Over the next couple of months we would like to share a few news stories with you that shine a…
Niall Was Mactuff Enough
On 17th September when the rest of us might have been snuggled up in front of the TV, 7 year old Niall Gray was running 3km in a MacTuff Really Muddy Scotland Challenge to raise money for the lifeboat – and of course to get muddy. The course involves running,…
Lifeboat Online Shop Goes Live
It is incredibly exciting news that our online shop is now live and you can purchase lots of our most popular merchandise and continue to support the lifeboat from the comfort of your own home. The online shop is part of our recently updated website and allows you to buy…
Grand Draw Was A Great Success
We were so delighted when Duns Swimming Pool donated a kids pool party to the Lifeboat to be the prize for this years Grand Draw. The prize involved a great fun day for up to 40 kids to bounce about on a huge dual run inflatable with a room available…
Another Glorious Gala
Despite the gloomy weather forecast, the fundraising troops carried on regardless and were rewarded with an overcast but dry day and the crowds responded. The music played, the scones oozed jam and the burgers sizzled. Children splatted rats (no animals were harmed in the making of this game), threw bean…
It’s All About Community
29th and 30th July 2023- It’s been a busy social weekend for the Lifeboat and crew. On Saturday the crew had the honour of escorting this year’s Herring Queen, Miss Sophie Crowe, from St Abbs to a packed harbourside in Eyemouth as part of her crowning procession. Boats from both…
Gleaming Like New
Lifeboat crews are obviously expected to help maintain as well as crew our independent Lifeboat. July has been a busy month for maintenance with the boat taken out of the water and off-service today for various bits of mechanical work. The crew also scrubbed the whole structure until it was…
Joining Forces with other Independents
Today crew members met up with Neil Dalton, chair of the National Independent Lifeboat association (NILA) and his wife, Lorna. NILA (www.nila.org.uk) formed in 2022 to promote and support independent lifeboat organisations across the UK and St Abbs was one of the founder members. NILA is working hard to ensure…