Whitby volunteers receive RNLI long service awards
They were presented at a regional event at Castle Howard in North Yorkshire
Dedicated volunteers at Whitby RNLI have received long service awards.
The awards were presented at a regional event at Castle Howard in North Yorkshire.
Fundraisers Betty Bayliss and Cynthia Walker who have raised money for Whitby RNLI received badges for 20 years of volunteering.
The pair have been committed members of the Friends of Whitby Lifeboat, organising and participating in many events over the years which have helped provide the charity with vital equipment and training.
Whitby RNLI's Coxswain Howard Fields said: "Our family of fundraisers are as much a part of the RNLI as the crew, without them we simply wouldn't be able to operate and we are very grateful for all the time they give to the charity. Congratulations Betty and Cynthia."
Two of Whitby's lifeboat crew members also received long service awards. Volunteer crew member Lee Harland joined the crew at 19, with over 22 years service under his belt, the RNLI were able to celebrate his award after a delay during the pandemic.
Station mechanic Richard Dowson also received an award for 20 years service. He said: "It was great to be able to celebrate with our families and other RNLI volunteers. In 20 years your fellow volunteers become like family, so it was great to attend the event with Lee as well as the FOWLs Betty and Cynthia."