New Brighton lifeboat campaign gets off the ground

Apr 13 2011 by Liam Murphy, Wallasey News

WIRRAL’S mayor donned RNLI safety gear as part of the start of a campaign by a lifeboat station to raise £50,000 for new equipment and training.

Cllr Alan Jennings tried the safety and work wear when he opened the New Brighton Lifeboat Station’s campaign at Wallasey Yacht Club.

He said: “I really appreciate the equipment, it’s very comfortable and ideal for the conditions it is designed for, however I don’t think it is very practical for my normal mayoral duties.”

The audience made a donation of £57 in appreciation for the mayor’s impromptu sartorial activity.

During the evening, which was well attended by current and prospective fundraisers and donors a series of cheques were presented to kick-start the training and equipment campaign.

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Wallasey & District raised £4,021.01 following 12 months of fundraising at the Park View Social Club, Wallasey. Merseyside Sub–Aqua Club raised £1,622.70 from a display and collection hosted at ASDA in Wallasey.

Cliff Downing, Lifeboat Operations Manager at New Brighton, said: “We cannot thank the donors enough for all the time and effort that they have put in.”

To donate, call the RNLI on 0161 787 8779 or email north@rnli.org.uk