Beach Safety Signs Reminder!

May 17, 2022

Another beach safety reminder … this time about local beach safety signs. We’d particularly like to draw attention to the Rother District Council safety signage at the Cliff End part of Pett Level beach.

beach safety signs
Please do be aware of the information on this sign. Yet again at the weekend, individuals were risking their health, safety and indeed their lives by scrambling and climbing over recent rock falls.
It’s very important to be aware that the Cliff End cliffs are very unstable at any time of the year. Getting close to the cliff line is a highly risky practice. Our advice is to always stay away from the top and bottom of the cliff line, and avoid climbing or sitting in any of the under-cliff areas.
If you see anyone trapped or injured by the tides or falling rocks, please alert emergency services on 999 or the Coastguards on 112.

And we’ve said this before, but as well as reading the beach safety signs, another action you can take to reduce your risk and promote beach safety is to bring a charged mobile phone with you. This way, if you have a problem yourself or spot someone else in difficulties on the cliff, beach or in the water, you can alert emergency services and the coastguards.

You can also find out more about the hazards and risks at Pett Level and other local beaches by visiting our BEACH SAFETY PAGE.

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Spring is Here … Along With a Beach Safety Reminder!

May 2, 2022

We’re into the Spring Bank Holiday! The beach is buzzing with walkers, water-sports enthusiasts and visitors, so it’s time for a useful beach safety reminder (or two)!

Yes, as well as visitors, Spring also brings unpredictable weather, extreme tides and other wonders of nature to the local coastlines. So the time is right to get some beach safety reminder messages going. And, as usual, some of our volunteers have some useful #beachaware safety messages this week.

First up, our Jo (below) has something to say about checking out those tides …
beach safety reminder, spring bank holiday 2022
Meanwhile, our other Jo  (smiling below) has a beach safety reminder about those rockfalls and crumbling cliff faces. These continue to be a regular hazard along our Cliff End beach here at Pett Level and it’s certainly the season for rockfalls.

Please remember that crumbling cliffs can can put you at risk whether you’re at the top, or the bottom of the cliff. This is particularly the case locally and the cliff line changes very quickly. Please be mindful of local risks and also keep dogs away from the cliff line. If your dog is unpredictable or recall is poor, keep it on the lead.
beach safety reminder, Pett Level beach
And the biggest beach safety reminder? Plan for any possibility by always bringing a charged mobile phone with you so you can alert emergency services and the coastguards.

You can also find out more about the hazards and risks at Pett Level and other local beaches by visiting our BEACH SAFETY PAGE.

IT COSTS MORE THAN £10k A YEAR TO KEEP OUR RESCUE BOAT CHARITY AFLOAT

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US

Update on Dog Poo Bins at Pett Level

Apr 5, 2022

PLIRB pooch Seamus has a little message about one of the local Pett Level beach issues! He’d like everyone to be aware that one of the Pett Level dog poo bins has gone walkies!

dog poo bins at Pett Level

The dog waste bin that was close to the public footpath and steps at the far end (Cliff End) stretch of the Pett Level Beach ‘promenade’ is no longer in place. This means the nearest poo bin on the strip is the one next to the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat base and boathouse.

This being the case, dog walkers and visitors should be aware that:

  • There is now one less dog poo bin in the area.
  • Dog poo will need to be bagged up and taken along to the appropriate bin by the boathouse.
  • Children use this area so it’s really not acceptable to dump the do for someone else to step in or to have to pick up 😱

Dog waste is a hazard. With less dog poo bins in the area, please come prepared that you may need to take your dog’s business home with you!

By using the dog poo bins appropriately, or taking your bags of ‘do’ home with you, there will be one less hazard on the beach and promenade. You’ll also be doing your bit to help to keep Pett Level pleasant for everyone! Thank you!

IT COSTS MORE THAN £10k A YEAR TO KEEP OUR RESCUE BOAT CHARITY AFLOAT

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Our Charity Shed is Open for 2022!

Apr 4, 2022

We’re excited to share that our very own charity shop – that’s actually a very fine shed – is now open again for the 2022 season!

charity shop, charity shed fundraising
Yes, the sun shone brightly yesterday for the reopening of the PLIRB Charity Shed! We’ve kept this fundraising going through the winter with our Facebook ‘Charity Shed’ online auctions. However, it’s lovely to be back outside the boathouse on Sunday mornings for a bit of FUNdraising with visitors and the local community.
Things are a little different this year, as our wonderful Barbara takes a bit of a break. She will still be around though and some of our other volunteers will be taking turns at the tables! This weekend’s willing and welcoming volunteers minding the stall included John and Pauline, pictured above.
charity shed, charity shop fundraiser for PLIRB
The charity shed will be opening up every Sunday outside the Boathouse from 10am to 4pm. You’ll find a fabulous selection of bric-a-brac, curios and household items for sale – and even some furniture and textiles from time to time. You can also find some of our fundraising merchandise, including our greetings cards.
We also welcome donations of quality, saleable household items to our charity shed. However, unlike a traditional charity shop, we don’t really have the space to store clothing or books so please be aware that we can’t accept these.
A huge thank you to everyone who supports our charity shed, through buying items or donating them to us for sale, your generosity and support really is appreciated!

IT COSTS MORE THAN £10k A YEAR TO KEEP OUR RESCUE BOAT CHARITY AFLOAT

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Tasked to Assist – Vessel Retrieval

Mar 21, 2022

At approximately 14:30 today, Solent Coastguard set off our volunteer crews’ pagers. Our volunteers were then tasked to assist in the investigation and recovery of an abandoned vessel.

tasked to assist, retrieval of abandoned vessel
The vessel was drifting approximately two nautical miles off shore and causing a danger to other vessels in the area. As an inflatable item, there was also the possibility that, if punctured or taking on water, the vessel could pose a risk to the environment, birds, marine and wildlife.

Fortunately, our amazing crew are all relatively local and managed to get to the boathouse in record time. The John and Margaret Pulfer boat was successfully launched approximately seven minutes after the pagers were set off. It’s rapid response times when being tasked to assist that makes our independent rescue boat team very special.

Once on scene, the crew very quickly got the seven metre long inflatable vessel under tow and headed back to Pett Level Slip. Here, they were greeted by the recovery team, who then assisted the boat crew in the recovery of the abandoned vessel onto land.

After this, our crews carried out the well-rehearsed activity of recovering the rescue boat and crew members. Once all were back at the boathouse, it was all hands on deck for cleaning up and preparing the boats, vehicles and equipment so that all could be left #rescueready for next time.

Well done and thank you to our beach, base and boat volunteers who were so quick to respond and carry out the tasks as required by HM Coastguard today. Great work!

IT COSTS MORE THAN £10k A YEAR TO KEEP OUR RESCUE BOAT CHARITY AFLOAT

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PLIRB Celebrates International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2022

IT’S International Women’s Day 22 and we’d like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to all women in rescue and emergency services roles.

international womens day 22
We’d like to take the occasion of International Women’s Day 22 to give a heartfelt thank you to all the women, past and present, who have shared their time, energy and amazing skills through volunteering for our independent rescue boat charity.
Across the years, the contribution of our female volunteers has taken us from strength to strength, from its origins as a small local rescue organisation, to a larger local charity.
Without our wonderful women volunteers, we would not be where we are today and we would not be rescue ready and saving lives at sea, 365 days a year, 24/7. Thank you to you all. 🌊

Would you like to volunteer with us? It’s not all about being on the boats, we have plenty of volunteer roles available … please get in touch to find out more.

IT COSTS MORE THAN £10k A YEAR TO KEEP OUR RESCUE BOAT CHARITY AFLOAT

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US