One Crew Newsletter 15102026:
Recently we circulated the Press Statement from Peter Sparkes our CEO in relation to the Fleet Strategy, on Monday Peter issued an Autumn Update via You Tube, covering many aspects of current and future RNLI issues, the link is below. Peter covers many issues of interest to most if not all of us so make yourself a cuppa and sit back and listen to what he has to say for around 30 minutes.
Lifeboat Saturday:
Quite a successful day with Bucket Collections at Morrisons (£311) and Fore St (£151) so thank you to everyone who helped on the day.
Tuesday 20 Oct – Skittles Fundraisers v Lifeboat Crew @ Brixham Cricket Club
Last call for this is tomorrow, Friday. Food available from 6.30, choose from Steak & Ale Pie with Mash or Chips (please say which) Scampi & Chips, Lasagne & Veggie Lasagne, price £12 pay the Chef on the night please. We should be getting ready to play between 7.30 – 8 p.m. e-mail thorppeter13@gmail.com if you just want to play or want to play and eat.
Wednesday 21 Oct – TLF Quiz @ Brixham Yacht Club 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Food available from 6 p.m. just call the Bar on 01803 853332 to book a table. Quiz teams of 6 Max, £4 p/p. again if you still need to book your table for the Quiz call the Bar. Our quizmaster Barry Goldsmith is our MC for the night to test your “knowledge”, should be an enjoyable evening.
Tuesday 17 November – “Light the Lantern” Concert @ Berry Head Hotel 7 p.m.
The Harbour Buoys and guests Torbay Police and Community Choir and local pianist Anne Fairey present an evening of musical entertainment on our behalf with all profits coming to Torbay Lifeboats.
Tickets, just £10, are available from the Kiosk and Kings Quay Shop, please support this, it promises to be a very good evening.
Wednesday 16 December – TLF Christmas Lunch @ BHH 12.30 for 1 p.m.
If you missed it previously Menu choices are HERE, simply indicate your choice by the numbers in each Course and leave your choice and payment for Anne in the Kiosk or Shop with your name clearly marked on the envelope. All information is on the attached form.
Saturday 5 December @ the Constitutional Club (formerly Conservative Club)
Just a “heads up” on this special new event. This year on 6 December marks the 50th Anniversary of one of Torbay Lifeboats finest rescues when the “Edward Bridges” responded to a Greek-owned cargo ship “Lyrma”. Only 3 of the crew that night remain with us, Keith Bower (Acting Coxswain), John Hunkin (Assistant Mechanic) and Michael Mills. For their skills and bravery in the rescue of the ship’s crew Keith was awarded the very rare, RNLI’s Gold Medal for Gallantry and Bronze Medals to John and Michael.
Michael is a member at the Club and we plan to hold a social event there on the 5th December (they are closed on Sundays), details still to be confirmed but current and past Crew, Fundraisers, Water Safety personnel are all invited. More information when we have it.
Take Care
Peter