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Mayor officially opens refurbished lifeboat museum

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 08:38 Melanie Jarvis-Vaughan
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The mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Carolyn Heaps, has cut the tape and officially reopened the recently refurbished historic RNLI lifeboat Museum on the seafront near the Western Lawns   

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 08:39
 

Double royal appointment for new RNLI lifeboat, Diamond Jubilee

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 08:29 Melanie Jarvis-Vaughan
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Eastbourne RNLI Lifeboat Station’s new £2.7 million Tamar lifeboat – which will be named Diamond Jubilee in honour of RNLI Patron, Her Majesty The Queen – took to the water for the very first time last week (Monday 6 February); 60 years to the day that The Queen ascended to throne. The new lifeboat will also be among the highlights of the Diamond Jubilee River Thames Pageant this summer. 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 February 2012 08:31
 

Ever fancied mountain climbing for charity?

Tuesday, 14 February 2012 06:32 Editor
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National charity the Meningitis Trust is looking for teams from offices and businesses in Sussex to take part in its Three Peaks Challenge in May.

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 February 2012 07:07
 

DoDo Fish and Chips backs Brighton Housing Trust

Tuesday, 14 February 2012 06:28 Editor
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A Brighton fish and chip shop has become the latest official supporter of a local homelessness charity.

DoDo Fish and Chips, based near Seven Dials, has committed ongoing support to the work of Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) by becoming a ‘Friend of BHT’.

 

Crew members launched 128 times lifeboats

Friday, 10 February 2012 00:00 Melanie Jarvis-Vaughan
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Crew members at Eastbourne RNLI lifeboat station launched their lifeboats a total of 128 times in 2011, making them one of the busiest in the whole of the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 February 2012 12:13
 


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