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Hundreds attend event to celebrate 200 years of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat

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2 years ago

August 29, 2022

FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK LIFEBOAT STATION celebrated their 200th anniversary in style with a fantastic event attended by many hundreds of people. The public were able to meet the crew, enjoy fun and games and listen to music performed by the Goodwick Brass Band and the Fishguard Folk Group.

There was also a sponsored breakwater walk, with over 800 people taking part – working an appetite for the later BBQ and refreshments.

The event was a great success and the RNLI team said on Facebook that they wanted to thank all involved. They said: “A huge thank you to everyone who came and supported our open day on Saturday (Aug 20).

“It was lovely to see so many people and it was a great atmosphere. Only one brief rain shower and guest appearances by Stormy Stan and a pod of Dolphins spotted off the North Breakwater by lots of walkers

They added: “We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came and supported us… It was definitely our busiest and most successful one to date, raising just over £3000; and with 850+ people getting their steps in and walking the breakwater in the afternoon.

“There’s a few special thanks we’d like to make for supporting our event: All the volunteers who helped on the day – we simply couldn’t have done it without you: Stena Line UKIE, HM Coastguard Fishguard, Goodwick Brass Band, Fishguard Folk Group, Fishguard Sea Cadets, A&E Nichols, Bluestone Builders, CSE Hire (Catering Supplies and Equipment), West Wales R/C, Booker Catering, Tractor Shed Crafts & Creations. Tees R Us and lastly…. Carmarthen stall/Albert Rees Butcher (Fishguard Market on a Thursday) who supplied our tasty burgers; with so many people asking where they came from over the past week you may need to bring a bigger van to Fishguard on a Thursday from now on!”

Stormy Stan was there to entertain the kids

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Peter’s walk for veterans suffering from mental health issues

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2 days ago

April 27, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ON Saturday, March 30, Peter Kraus undertook a 15.6-mile walk from Front Street in Pembroke Dock to Carew Castle to support veterans struggling with mental health issues and PTSD.

Originally believing the route to be 10 miles, Kraus faced a greater challenge than anticipated. He organized the walk through the Combat Stress Site, aiming to raise £1000. “They look after us and keep us safe,” Kraus told The Herald, expressing his effort as a gesture of gratitude towards the veterans.

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New Quay RNLI’s inshore lifeboat rescues stranded 26ft yacht

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3 days ago

April 26, 2024

Tom Sinclair

NEW QUAY RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched on service at 08:32 this morning to assist a 26ft yacht in difficulty a quarter of a mile from New Quay harbour.

Launching with four volunteer crew members, the D-class lifeboat, the Will Morgan, quickly located the vessel, with one person on board.

Simon Rigby, New Quay RNLI’s helm said, “The yacht had lost all means of propulsion, both sail and engine, and was unable to recover a fouled anchor.

“Having assessed the situation we decided that the best course of action was to take the vessel under tow to New Quay harbour. We placed two members of our crew on board, disconnected the anchor chain and began the tow.

“Having safely berthed the yacht alongside the harbour wall, we returned to station just after 09:30.”

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New Quay RNLI stalwart volunteer receives award from High Sheriff of Dyfed

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4 days ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

RECENTLY, a long-standing member of New Quay RNLI, Tim Richards received an award from the High Sheriff of Dyfed, Professor Medwin Hughes for valuable services to the community.

The High Sheriff Awards are a mark of distinction and recognition given to volunteers, groups and public servants based in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire who are making a significant contribution to society through enhancing safety and cohesion in our communities.

Stalwart volunteer of New Quay RNLI from shore crew to fundraising, Tim has been part of the crew for over 16 years and has held many positions from shore crew to Chair of New Quay RNLI Fundraising Group including working overseas but always returning to New Quay RNLI.

Tim, aged 74, said, “I was truly honoured to receive my services to the community award from The High Sheriff of Dyfed, Professor Hughes. I’ve been part of New Quay RNLI for over 16 years and encourage anyone to take part. It’s a great institution to be involved with. I’ve always had strong connections to the sea being a keen kayaker and boatman and I’ll continue to support New Quay RNLI as being a volunteer and saving lives at sea is deeply rooted in me.”

Alice Coleman, RNLI Community Manager added, “We would also like to congratulate Tim for his well-deserved award and thank him for all his hard work over the years with the New Quay RNLI crew and with the New Quay RNLI fundraising group. It’s volunteers like Tim who are an integral part of the organisation and ensure the RNLI can continue to save lives at sea.”