RECENT NEWS

DICK EVANS MEMORIAL STATUE
On Tuesday 23rd. November 2004
His Royal Highness Prince Charles unveiled a memorial statue in memory of
Dick Evans the ex Coxswain of Moelfre Lifeboat.
During his long service on Moelfre Lifeboat he was awarded 2 Gold Medals for his courage
and skill during two outstanding rescue services.
The floodlit statue stands on the cliff edge in front of the Sea Watch Centre looking out to sea.
The statue sculpted by a lady "Sam Holland " is outstanding and captures the determination
of this amazing man at work.

Before the unveiling his Royal Highness was introduced to the officials and crews from the
four Lifeboat stations on the Island.
He spoke to each crew member individually and expressed great interest in their various roles.
After the unveiling he was introduced to Lifeboat Guild members and fund raisers.


Group photograph at Moelfre Lifeboat Station	Group photograph after the enveiling ceremony.

His Royal Highness Prince Charles talking to Beaumaris Lifeboat Crew
and Guild members

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On Saturday the 29th May The Red Arrows gave a 30 minute flying display centered on Beaumaris Pier
The programme was opened at 12:00 hours with a spectacular display by a Hawk stationed at RAF Valley.

Several thousand people were enthralled by the flying display which finished with a demonstration involving the Sea King helicopter and Beaumaris Lifeboat.

The weather was ideal for the demonstration with high cloud and blue sky.
Apparently the Red Arrows enjoyed the venue and we hope to see them again in the future.

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On Saturday 15th. May 2004.
Beaumaris Lifeboat had an exercise with Rescue Helicopter 122 from RAF Valley
Several lifts using high lines were practiced from yachts from the
North West Venturers Yacht Club.
After this exercise the yachts practiced man overboard recovery using Beaumaris lifeboat crew.

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                     Don't forget to check the WEATHER FORECAST
                         posted in the Lifeboat Side Window Daily....
                                      Click Here for:    Met Office Weather
                                          For Off Shore Sailing Forecast. ST. David's Head to Colwyn Bay.
                                                 ( 1 ) Open Met Office Weather and click on Wales on Map
                                                 ( 2 ) Click on " Marine " on green bar on top line
                                                 ( 3 ) Click on " Inshore Waters " on green bar on top line

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