We’re very pleased to share that local ceramic artist Marian Mason is supporting the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat as part of her upcoming festive Open Studio event. Marian’s Ocean Ceramics Festive Open Studio takes place on Saturday 30th November and... read more
Just a reminder that on Sunday mornings through November, the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat venue is open as a collection point for items to be donated to Surviving Christmas. Surviving Christmas is a local charity which provides support to individuals and... read more
The great news is that the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) is now in place here at the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat base. Thanks to all of the hard work fundraising, and particularly from the music event fundraiser, we’ve been able to meet our target and... read more
Our final fundraiser of our busy summer season is now complete, and there’s exciting news to go with it! It’s been a busy year so far, with 2019 proving to be a year when our volunteers’ First Aid skills have been in demand: at community events, in... read more
This weekend saw us out and about again having fun supporting a local charity that’s close to our hearts – the local branch of Riding for the Disabled. The local RDA group had planned an exciting Doggy Extravaganza event for Sunday 22nd September 2019.... read more
On Tuesday 10th September, volunteers at the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat took part in a situation which was more of a support rather than a ‘Shout’ response. As such, this incident didn’t involve our boat crews or vessels in a water-based... read more
The summer’s not just been a busy time for PLIRB volunteers as a whole – for long-serving PLIRB member Jo Barry this summer’s been all about meeting an individual challenge too. Across the summer Jo’s been a key player in all of the... read more
Sunday 25th August started with our usual training and maintenance session down at the boathouse. During the morning, the beaches continued to fill up with holiday makers, visitors and locals, so at the end of the session, crew member Shaun stayed on at the boathouse... read more
On one of the busiest weekends of the year, we are delighted to have been invited to the Coop, Winchelsea Beach store. The August Bank Holiday is a busy weekend all around, but especially for a retailer whose store is right next door to a much-loved caravan holiday... read more
August has continued to be busy, but in a fantastic way! Very recently, we were invited to bring the Tornado boat up to Asda St. Leonards to spend some time putting fun into fundraising. Yes, Saturday 17th August saw volunteers from our base and boat crews, committee... read more
August continues to rush by in an umbrella-up-umbrella-down kind of way, but thankfully it all held off for the recent Winchelsea Fete and dog show. The event took place on Saturday 10th August, and Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat base, boat and committee... read more
It’s Hastings Beach Concert this weekend! And quietly, behind the scenes some of our volunteer base and crew members have been helping with setting up for this popular event. Early Friday morning (2nd August) a couple of car loads of volunteers arrived at The... read more
Just a follow up to say what a great time we had at this year’s Pett Flower Show. The event took place on Saturday 27th July 2019 and as usual Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat base, boat and committee volunteers were asked to come along and run the BBQ and to... read more
Good news, good news! For a limited time this summer, it’s possible to support us at no extra cost to yourself. How? Simply by shopping in-store at Asda St. Leonards! Because the great news is that for the next three months, we’re one of the charity... read more
The summer season has begun with a busy evening. On Monday July 1st, the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat shore and boat crews were tasked to assist in two emergencies on the local coastline. At 17:38, the Pulfer boat launched in response to a request from Solent... read more
A sunny Sunday morning … but it’s not just about the training. This Sunday’s training out on the water didn’t all go as planned. It was one of those mornings when the effects of the tide and necessary maintenance and checks on boats and... read more
This weekend we had a lovely visitor! Tony Heath came along to receive a big thank you from the PLIRB. An enthusiastic sailor, Tony Heath recently retired his boat . Tony’s wife, Diana, suggested he might want to donate some of his equipment somewhere it would... read more
Oyez! Oyez! This year’s Open Day on Sunday 26th May 2019 was amazing! The total raised so far is a massive £2682.08 … thanks to everyone who has supported us with time, prize donations & by coming along. Yes, our day was remarkable … the sun... read more
This year’s Open Day on Sunday 26th May 2019 is nearly here! Find out how our plans are going … Yes, our early-in-the-year Open Day is nearly here. Latest planned schedule is looking like this: 12.00 noon Event begins … woo hoo, the sun will come... read more
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