Busy bank holiday weekend for the lifeboat

The volunteer crew of Beaumaris RNLI have had a busy Saturday (25 May) of bank holiday weekend with two call outs to jet skis in trouble on the Menai Strait.

The first incident at 3.45pm was in response to three jet skis that ran aground at Lavan Sands opposite Friars Bay.  With high tide not until 8pm tonight, the RNLI crew offered the jet ski riders assistance but they decided to stay with their craft to wait until they float off so they could return to Conwy.

The second incident was at 6.05pm, when the Beaumaris RNLI was called out to Felinheli to tender a jet ski that had run out of fuel.  The jet ski and rider were towed ashore by the lifeboat crew.

The Island Race is a big hit with runners

Around 1800 runners took part in the Island Dragon Race half marathon on Anglesey in glorious sunshine this morning, raising funds for the Beaumaris RNLI lifeboat.

The race started on the Bangor side of the Menai Bridge and led through the towns of Menai Bridge, Beaumaris and Llanfaes. The successful Island Race event is run by Always Aim High events.

Beaumaris Lifeboat crew rewarded for their hard work

20 members of Beaumaris Lifeboat have been awarded The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.  The RNLI Operations Director, Mr Michael Vlasto, visited Beaumaris Lifeboat Station on 15 August to hand the medals to some of the crew, picture attached.  Mr Vlasto also awarded the RNLI Silver Statuette to Mr Gareth Parry, one of the longstanding Launching Authorities.  Mr Parry received the award for long and distinguished individual service to the RNLI.

Busy weekend for the Beaumaris Lifeboat

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Beaumaris Lifeboat Day starts with a Shout

Onlookers at the Beaumaris Lifeboat Day saw the lifeboat launch to rescue a cabin cruiser seen drifting down the Menai Strait.  Beaumaris Lifeboat was launched to render assistance and the vessel was taken under tow to Menai Bridge.  This was to be the first launch during Beaumaris Lifeboat day!

The Olympic Torch travels on the Beaumaris Lifeboat

Ceilidh at the Bulkeley Hotel Friday 15th June

Irish folk band / dance Shake the Barley are playing at the Bulkeley hotel, Beaumaris on Friday 15th June 2012, 7.30 till midnight. Tickets £10 from Ena’s newsagents / Victoria Cottage B&B 01248 810807.  £5 per ticket to the Beaumaris Lifeboat.

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