“One Crew” Newsletter 21112024:
Recent Events:
John Risdon presented Part 2 of his fascinating “Torbay’s Maritime History” talk at Brixham Yacht Club on Wed 6 November to a good-sized audience bringing in £170 to the Branch.
The following Tuesday our Coffee Morning at Christian Community Centre raised £300.
However the day before (Remembrance Day), as the cock crowed, a number of sleepy-eyed Torbay RNLI members made their way to Paignton Railway Station where, following a short Service led by Helen Lovell-Smith and as the Last Post was played by Alison Sweet, a bugler from Brixham Town Band, Ian Barnaby and Gary Fletcher placed a hand-made RNLI poppy wreath on the 6.35 a.m. train to Exeter where it was transferred to a main line train to Paddington. There it joined a huge display of RNLI wreaths at the War Memorial on Platform One for the Service at 11 a.m. Thank you GWR, a lovely way to honour the Fallen.
Future News!!
Discount Shopping:
This Saturday 23November until the 1 December TLF members can obtain 15% discounts at our Shop and Kiosk so take that opportunity to grab those Christmas bargains!!
Coffee Morning – Brixham Yacht Club – Wed 4 December 10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
All the usual attractions Raffle – Cakes Stall + a selection of Christmas Cards will be available. £3 On the Door for Coffee & Biscuits
Membership:
The Coffee Morning is also an ideal opportunity to renew your Membership with Anne if you don’t pay via Standing Order, if you DO pay by Standing Order don’t forget to inform your Bank that it is now £5 for the year which is still excellent value.
Carol Service – All Saints Church – Friday 6 December 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Our traditional RNLI Concert featuring well known Carols together with musical entertainment from the Riviera Singers – Fishtown Ringers and of course our singing Ladies a.k.a. The WAGS (Wives and Girlfriends).
Souvenir Stalls – Scala Hall – Saturday 7 December – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come along and grab some more bargains when we will have 2 tables of RNLI items together with many more charity organisations all entering the festive spirit. If anyone feels they can lend a hand for an hour on the Stall just let me know (855329) or reply to this Newsletter.
Christmas Lunch – Berry Head Hotel – Wed 11 December – 12.30 (for 1 p.m.)
Last call for this year’s get-together, Anne is receiving plenty of requests, so it promises to be a great event but, cut-off date for reservations is Wed 4 December, so please don’t hesitate. Menus previously circulated but if you have “mis-laid” yours just ask me for another….but hurry!!
There will be more News for you (New Year Party @ Brixham Rugby Club) before “himself” pops down the chimney and Auld Lang Syne rings out, so for now.
Take Care
Peter
Torbay Lifeboats 