In June we had a very interesting talk from our local RNLI station in Southend. Tony came to talk to use about the history of the RNLI and the work they do saving lives at sea. We learned about the 4 different boats they have at the Southend station and how the calls are attended to. There was an interesting demonstration of all the multiple layers of PPE that volunteers wear to attend calls and we were surprised at how much equipment they wear.
The work of the RNLI Lifeboats is carried out entirely by volunteers who give up their time to train and become experts in rescuing those in need out on the water and around the shoreline. They are always looking for volunteers and financial donations to help keep their essential lifesaving service running. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please check out their website: https://rnli.org/
Also this month our dinner group enjoyed a lovely meal at the Old Windmill in Hanningfield and a small group of us went to see a matinee of Waitress the musical at Cliffs Pavilion. Thank you to Linda for organising the tickets for us.
We were so busy having fun at our gatherings this month, we haven’t got any photos to share! But here’s one of the Rayleigh Windmill looking splendid in the last few moments of the sunset this week.
