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Community Support – Ocean Ceramics, Winchelsea Beach

Community Support – Ocean Ceramics, Winchelsea Beach

It's been a very bad year for everyone, but as things are now returning to the 'new normal' we're very pleased to share that there's a bit of good news on the fundraising front. Friend of the PLIRB, Marian Mason at Ocean Ceramics is opening up her garden for one of...

Community Support – Sean’s Charity Bike Ride 2020 for PLIRB

Community Support – Sean’s Charity Bike Ride 2020 for PLIRB

Getting back into the community after such a strange time is great, but what is even greater is that our community has our back. As we've been sharing lately, local communities and businesses have been amazing in helping us, and the latest news on this is that Sean...

Community Support Our Charity with PPE – plus!

Community Support Our Charity with PPE – plus!

Time for an update! Recently, we had to ask our local community to support our charity and to help us return to the 'new normal' at the boat house. As the relaxation of some restrictions mean a return to a more active community role, we've been faced with an extended...

PLIRB and Rescue Services Attend Pett Level Incident

PLIRB and Rescue Services Attend Pett Level Incident

On Tuesday 14th July, Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat teams were called out following reports of a swimmer in difficulties just off the coast at Pett Level. At approximately 18:07, our teams were tasked to attend and prepare to launch. Rescue services colleagues...

Barb’s Charity Shed & The ‘New Normal’

Barb’s Charity Shed & The ‘New Normal’

For those who have been missing Barb's Charity Shed for their charity shopping, there's a little bit of good news. Barbara is now re-opening the Charity Shed on Sunday mornings. But, in the context of the 'new normal' there are a few things to be aware of ...   ...

Launching The PLIRB Charity Lottery Campaign

Launching The PLIRB Charity Lottery Campaign

As many of our friends and supporters know, recent events mean we've had to expand our horizons when it comes to fundraising. And the exciting news is that we're now onboard for online fundraising with The Weather Lottery.   Why an online charity lottery? As is...

PLIRB Search and Rescue for Missing Person

PLIRB Search and Rescue for Missing Person

On Thursday 25th June, Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat teams were tasked to support HM Coastguards in a search and rescue incident. At approximately 11:15 am, our teams were  tasked by Solent Coastguard to launch and assist in the search for a person who was...

CV19 Update – All Events Cancelled

CV19 Update – All Events Cancelled

Despite the gentle easing of lockdown and the slow return to a different kind of 'normal', CV19 continues to have an impact.    Certainly the impact on public health and safety has been major and the ripple effect of the lockdown has been wide. From our own...

PLIRB in Multi-Agency Incident Response

PLIRB in Multi-Agency Incident Response

On Saturday 16th May, the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat team was tasked to support multiple agencies in an incident on the Pett Level coastline. Our teams were  tasked in response to an incident alongside other coastal rescue team colleagues at HM Coastguards and...

Support Our Charity with a Movement for Good Nomination?

Support Our Charity with a Movement for Good Nomination?

At Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat, we're well recognised for our work in helping and protecting our coastline communities.  But just for a change, throughout May, we're asking for a bit of help from the community instead, with charity nomination or two, if...

Community Volunteering During Covid-19

Community Volunteering During Covid-19

At Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat, our volunteers maintain an on-call service 24/7, ready to respond when tasked to issues along the coastline.  And although we haven't been able to gather together as a group to carry out our other activities, such as fundraising,...

Please Support Us with Free Online Charity Fundraising

Please Support Us with Free Online Charity Fundraising

It's a week since we launched our #SofaSurfingShoppingChallenge, where we invited friends and supporters to help us with a bit of online charity fundraising. We've been asked for an update on how to get involved, so here's some information which might help!...

How lockdown shopping could help keep our rescue boat afloat

How lockdown shopping could help keep our rescue boat afloat

Coronavirus is bad news for everyone and we sincerely hope that everyone, including friends and supporters of our rescue boat and our local communities are doing OK, and keeping as safe and as healthy as possible over this difficult time. Although our rescue boat...

Sad News from Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat

Sad News from Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat

It is with great sadness that we have to share that our President Lou Parsons, one of the founder members of Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat as an independent service and rescue charity, passed away on Thursday 19th March 2020. Lou was a formidable character who...

Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat – Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) Update

Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat – Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) Update

In light of recent developments around CoronaVirus (Covid-19), we want to keep you informed of the steps we’re taking to protect our community and our team, whilst remaining rescue-ready, as needed.   We are closely monitoring government's CoronaVirus guidelines...

Support from the Community – Unexpected Charity Donations

Support from the Community – Unexpected Charity Donations

Now, although we value all support and charity donations we receive equally, there are times when support comes along very unexpectedly and in a way that just blows us away. So this blog post is dedicated to Anonymous Antony ...   In the past week, we received...

Open Day 2020

Open Day 2020

Yes, it's come around again already and we're super busy with preparations for our main charity fundraising event of the year ... and of course, this year is a very special one for us!                                                                                   ...

Support from the Community – Robin Hood Bonfire Society, Icklesham

Support from the Community – Robin Hood Bonfire Society, Icklesham

Last week we received the kind invitation to visit the Robin Hood pub in Icklesham, to receive a charity donation. The event was the combination of a charity presentation and quiz night and, although we were a little short of quizzers, we were very pleased to be...

Support from the Community – Thanks to Corbeau Seats UK

Support from the Community – Thanks to Corbeau Seats UK

It's been a busy start to February, and we're very pleased to share some fabulous support from our local community. When it comes to gifts that support a charity such as ours, sometimes it's not all about money. This week, we've been particularly grateful to receive a...

Support From The Community and Fairlight Stores

Support From The Community and Fairlight Stores

Graeme and Leonie Gambrell of Fairlight Stores are always ready to support our charity and, thanks to them, 2020 has kicked off with another donation. As we've shared previously, Graeme and Leonie are regular supporters of Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat as an...

Support from the Community – Rother Police Property Fund

Support from the Community – Rother Police Property Fund

We value all charity support received from local community services and businesses, and on Sunday 2nd February 2020, we were delighted to have another visit from local Rother Police Community Support Officer Daryl Holter.       This isn't the first time...

“You conducted yourselves in an incredibly professional manner and took ‘the lead’ in many respects.

I wanted to personally send you a short note to thank you and the team in attendance for your involvement and assistance.

My team are really appreciative and it is clear that you are providing a valuable service to the public.

Thanks again.”

Senior Officer, Home Office.gov.uk in response to PLIRB involvement in multi-agency rescue

In 2021 & 2022 Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat has been glad to receive support from …

  • Icklesham Parish Council
  • Fairlight Parish Council
  • Homewood Leisure
  • Green’s Cakes
  • Hastings Winkle Club
  • Elm Tree Boot Fairs, Icklesham
  • The Royal Oak, Pett
  • Jo Brand
  • SOS Entertainment, Rye
  • John Jempson & Sons
  • C-Side Cafe, Pett