Update
We are coming to the end of what has been an eventful 150th Anniversary year. After a slow start to the year, the very welcome good summer weather brought out the crowds. Last year we had 46 shouts and so far this year we are up to 62 with a few weeks to go!. This along with our regular training activities this has involved considerable commitment from our volunteers and their families.
Rescues:
On the 9th October our lifeboat crew faced Force 7 severe weather and sea conditions when standing by in case the crew of a barge crane that had been working on Liverpool’s sea wall needed rescue. In the storm the barge crane had lost some of its gear and was dragging its anchor. Hoylake lifeboat was called out as well and both crews endured the conditions for quite a time while two tugs managed to tow the barge crane into the safety of Gladstone Dock. A potentially hazardous rescue was fortunately avoided.
Fun:
It wasn’t all serious during the last few months – Jack & Jill Day Nursery raised £500 for us with their pirate days – A news release on this went out without on what turned out to be ‘speak like a pirate day’ – yes there is such a thing and we got very wide facebook coverage with this. Full story and lots more on our website and Facebook .
Personnel:
We have had an influx of new volunteers who will need equipping and training, Frank Brereton has retired as chairman and Tony Jones is now settled into his new role. All in all a memorable year for all of us at the station and we wish all our many supporters and followers a happy Xmas and a prosperous New Year.