RNLI Thurrock

03/12/11

Upminster Tree Fayre

Awaiting Report

20/11/11

Chestnut Farm Christmas Card Sale
South Ockendon

This was our third visit to this venue, our first on a Sunday. The number of people out and about was heavily influenced by the lingering morning mist which hung around till well after mid day. The upside was we were able to take advantage of a nice Sunday roast in the country garden cafe.

20/11/11

Thurrock Yacht Club Presentation Night


Awaiting report

02/11/11

Mayor visits RNLI Gravesend

The Mayor of Thurrock Cllr. Charles Curtis (far left) visited RNLI Gravesend to see this busy station in action.

He was given a guided tour of the station, met the duty crew and had a chance to see the Atlantic 85, Olive Laura Deare ll in action.

We also combined this trip with a visit to the Port of London Authority Vessel Control Centre, from where all Thames vessel movements are controlled. This is always a fascinating experience.

29&30/10/11

Coal House Fort Halloween

Awaiting Report

19&20/10/11

TESCO Collection

The branch held a collection at TESCO's supermarket in Rainham ( a new venue ) and raised £417 over the two days .

(Thank you to all who contributed !....Ed)

08/10/11

Barnardo's

Awaiting Report

03/09/11

Orsett Show

The branch attended the Orsett Show which is the largest event in our calendar.

The weather was fine and warm and due to a change in our location we were not troubled as much by the prevailing winds as in previous years.
Despite the beer tent being closed due to an incident the night before everbody seemed to be enjoying themselves,and we met lots of our local supporters both old and new.

27/08/11

Worlds End

The branch took their souvenir stall to the World End pub in Tilbury in support of a third party fundraising event. The highlight of the evening being a sponsored body waxing. Our admiration goes to Mr Tony Barnicoat for enduring what at times looked a most excruciating ordeal.

23/08/11

Coffee Morning

Once again we braved the elements to try and make this event a success. This was a new venue for us this year and we must say a big Thank You to our hosts Albert and Sandra Babbs, (Hope the carpet is ok!!), to Jason for coming off nightshift and foregoing a warm bed for a few hours.

We must then extend this thank you to all the intrepid souls who wielded their brollies in true British fashion and spent so generously.

This event will have raised in excess of £730 towards the work of the RNLI.

For more pictures (click here)

14/08/11

Thurrock Yacht Club Open Day

Members of the branch dropped in on Thurrock yacht club to find most of its members afloat enjoying some summer racing.

The crew of Gravesend lifeboat came alongside for a chat which could have proved fortuitous as a well laden club tender's engine failed fifty feet from the lifeboat.

They could row ashore from there, I hear you say, unfortunately the oars were not in the boat!!!

For more information on Small Dinghy safety ( read more )

14/08/11

Fire Station open day

Two of our newest branch members Brett and Rebecca manned our souvenir table at this annual event held at Grays firestation.

The weather was great and the day was well attended with many families enjoying the attractions.

(special thanks to Brett & Rebecca who were also involved in the collection the day before ...Ed)

13/08/11

TESCO Collection

The branch held a collection at TESCO Lakeside and raised £420.

(Thank you to all who donated !....Ed)

20/07/11

North Stifford Village Fete (cheque presentation)

The branch were delighted to receive a cheque for £1200 from the village fete organising committee.

Dermot is seen here receiving the cheque on behalf of the branch.

25/06/11

North Stifford Village Fete

This was a delightful event held in a lovely location in the centre of the village. The sun shone, a brass band provided the sound track and the hint of BBQ drifted in on the breeze, what better way to spend a summers afternoon.

16/06/11

ASDA Collection

The branch held a collection at ASDA Supermarket in Tilbury and raised £361 .

(Thank you to all who contributed !....Ed)

12/06/11

Thurrock Cycle Marathon

Our stalwart chairman Gerard Rice together with several hundred others, braved the elements on Sunday and completed the annual Thurrock cycle marathon and in the process raised over £1500 in sponsorship for the RNLI.

(Excellent result ..............Ed|)

05/06/11

RNLI Eastern Region Awards Presentation

Branch member and former Treasurer Peter Hacking went up to Robinson College Cambridge on Sunday to receive his Bronze Award. After an excellent meal and a formal presentation on the work of the RNLI Flood Rescue Team. he received his award from Steven Saint, Coxwain of the Aldeburgh Lifeboat.

Also attending was Tricia Gurnett ( Silver Award holder) and Tim Yeowell (Bronze Award recipient) both now working with The RNLI Education department.



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12/04/11

RNLI Thurrock AGM

Our annual AGM was a low key affair this year, we had a change of Treasurer and It was reported that for 2010 we had recorded our second highest branch surplus ever.

(Great work everyone !....Ed)

25/03/11

RNLI Thurrock Dinner Dance

The Branch held its annual Dinner Dance recently at Orsett Hall Hotel which is a familiar venue to us.
Eighty plus branch members and special guests including the Mayor Cllr.Anne Cheale sat down to an excellent meal in beautiful surroundings.

The evening was rounded off with a raffle and musical entertainment was provided by our resident musicians, a talented band called "The Locals" .

This very enjoyable event raised over £1000 towards the work of the RNLI.

( Well done to everyone involved. - Ed )

10/03/11

RNLI Gravesend Video Interview

A film crew from yourthurrock.com visited RNLI Gravesend and interviewed Ian Dunkley (Station Manager) about the background to the establishment of Thames Lifeboats and the operational challenges faced at the station. The duty crew (David Greenfield, Steve Cardew and Kathy Batts) then put the Olive Laura Deare II through her paces which on a bright and blustery morning was quite an impressive sight.

(Many thanks to everyone who participated .......................Ed)

28/01/11

RNLI SOS Day - Lakeside Shopping Centre

Representatives from Eastern Regional Office together with volunteers from a number of local branches combined to put on a publicity and fundraising display at Lakeside shopping centre. Although the crowds seemed to me a little sparse we managed to raise an excellent £750.

Stormy Stan joined in the festivities and was a big hit with the youngsters as usual. ( Thank You Stormy..... Ed )

09/01/11

RNLI Bronze Badge Award

Peter Hacking has been awarded the RNLI Bronze Badge for his work with Thurrock Branch.

This award will be presented in June at a regional awards ceremony in Cambridge.