Richard and Jim collect their awards

At the RNLI annual regional awards held at The Robinson College in Cambridge, Richard Offord past chaiman of Southend lifeboat station and Jim Mackie, the present chairman, were each presented with bronze badges and certificates.

The awards were given to mark the many years of tireless voluntary work for Southend lifeboat station and the RNLI in general.

Jim Mackie said "both Richard and myself are very honoured and proud to recieve these awards and be part of a very busy and worthy charity"

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Lifeboat Open Day 2009

Click here to see some images from the day. The sun came out and over 500 visitors came to see the Lifeboats and have a look around the station.