Archive: General News

Biking To Help Keep Boats Afloat!

By Claire Rawlinson | September 28, 2009

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Former Burnham on Crouch Volunteer Lifeboat Crew Member Buster Tickner, is taking part in a mammouth cycle challenge in aid of the Burnham Floating Boathouse Appeal. Buster, now a Deputy Launch Authority at the Lifeboat Station is to cycle 50km next weekend with his daugher Maisie who will be taking up the challenge with her Dad to raise funds for…

Burnham RNLI Win Best Float In Show!

By Claire Rawlinson | September 27, 2009

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Burnham on Crouch Volunteer RNLI Lifeboat Crew are thrilled to have won the prestigous ‘Best Float in Show’ award for their entry in this years Burnham Carnival. The float was based around the Floating Boathouse Appeal and featured eight ‘mini Lifeboats’ – all named after the current ‘Brandy Hole ‘Atlantic 75 and ‘Ernest & Rose Chapman II’ IB1…

Join In The Fun At Burnham Carnival!

By Claire Rawlinson | September 24, 2009

Burnham Carnival Logo

Volunteer Lifeboat Crews will be joining in the fun at the annual Carnival on Saturday 26th September. The day begins at 10:30 at the Clock Tower with the very mischevious and often hilarious antics of the ‘999 Races’. The Police, Ambulance, Fire Service and RNLI Lifeboat crews will tackle each other in an ‘It’s a Knockout’ type competition -…

Fortnum & Mason Hamper Winners Announced

By Claire Rawlinson | September 7, 2009

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Three lucky residents of Burnham on Crouch have won an extra special treat from suppliers to the Royal Household, Fortnum & Masons of Piccadilly.  Three luxury hampers were generously donated to Burnham on Crouch Lifeboat Station by The Crown Estate, owners of Burnham Yacht Harbour, and were raffled to raise funds for the Floating Boathouse…

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