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Chris R · Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 532 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Lowestoft Lifeboat Corp have put in a bid for some funding for a new premises for the Lowestoft Lifeboat Corp and they need your vote.

The Corps provides water safety cover and first aid at annual community events such as the Lowestoft Seafront Air festival, Pier to Pier swim and Christmas day swim. These community events could not go ahead without the support from the volunteer Lifeguards. The Corps also deliver water safety talks to community groups such as scouts, guides and local schools.

The Corps is looking to have its own premises to allow the Corps to grow, attract new members, and have the security needed for the future. The Corps is always looking at new ways to attract new volunteers so have started to engage in surf lifesaving adding a new dimension. The Corps would like to purchase new equipment in order to allow members a chance to improve their skills, which would raise the profile and increase voluntary service hours which will benefit the local community.

To vote, please visit

<http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/2914>
<http://www.lowestoftbeachlifeguards.co.uk/>

(A very worthwhile cause & of direct benefit to us as surfers & water users - please take the time to read & vote).

Chris R · Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 532 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

...I've just realised that the voting has closed, but still feel that its very important to raise their profile & help spread new of their good work - especially after the sad loss of life at lowestoft this summer.