Burnham on Sea Lifeboat Station, Pier Street, Burnham on Sea, Somerset, TA8 1BT
Welcome to the Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station website. This site is maintained by lifeboat station personnel and as such is the official Burnham-on-Sea RNLI website. Within these pages you will find station history and indicative operational information, detailing the service provided to those who spend time on the water off of the Somerset coast, from Watchet to Brean Down.
Please do not forget that our life saving activities are only possible because of voluntary contributions. Please support the RNLI.
Through the dedication and training of around 30 volunteer boat crew, shore crew and officers at Burnham-On-Sea, our role is to 'Save Lives at Sea'.
LATEST SHOUT June 16th - Atlantic Class lifeboat launched to rescue inflatable dinghy.....More......
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RNLI benefits from "Lands End to John O'Groats cycle ride" David Price, a Yatton Rotarian undertook the challenging sponsored cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in 2009. During the latter part of the year, £1,500 was presented to Weston-super-mare RNLI, with the balance of the money raised (Actually £2,000) presented to Burnham-on-Sea RNLI station on Wednesday evening. Picture with this release shows David Price, with his wife Linda and Burnham Lifeboat Operations Manager Ricky Holmes. Also in the picture are Chairman Graham Wills, and lifeboat volunteers Tim Walters, Ashley Chappell, Mark Jones, and Martin Cooper. Lifeboat Operations Manager Ricky Holmes said; "This was a tremendous achievement, and we thank David for the generous donation." David Price replied; "Whenever I am out at sea, the one thing I am grateful for is that the RNLI is always there, in the event of a problem." |
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RNLI support from London Marathon Runner Jason Vickers. Jason Vickers, who lives at Burnham-on-Sea and works at Tesco, has been granted an entry in this year's London Marathon. He is running jointly for the RNLI plus the Multiple Scleroses Society, and is seeking sponsorship, for the event. He may be contacted via his home telephone number 01278 781841, and is also available for interview via that number. Photo with this release shows Lifeboat Operations Manager Ricky Holmes, and Jason, in front of the Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Staines Whitfield, at the Burnham Lifeboat Station. Lifeboat Operations Manager Ricky Holmes said; "We fully support Jason in this venture. Entry to the London Marathon is difficult to achieve, and we wish him every success." Note to media outlets from Lifeboats Press Officer Mike Lang; "Jason needs publicity to increase his sponsorship for the event, and your help would be much appreciated." |
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B795 'Staines Whitfield' launching into a typical Burnham sea
Our station at Burnham-On-Sea has only been operational since December 23rd 2003 and is crewed by a highly trained, efficient and enthusiastic bunch of men and women, supported in the background by admin staff, station supporters, shop staff, fundraisers and many others.
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Contact Information: |
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| Address: | Burnham on Sea Lifeboat Station, Pier Street, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1BT. |
| Lifeboat Operations Manager: | Ricky Holmes, Telephone (01278) 789375 or Mobile (07710) 181999 |
| Lifeboat Station Manager: | Ron Fisher, Telephone (01278) 789375 |
| Lifeboat Press Officer | Mike Lang, Telephone (07889) 815860 |
| Education Visits and Talks: | Tony Deahl, Lifeboat Education Officer, Telephone (01278) 783121 |
| Fundraising: | Jan Pearce, Telephone (07980) 270430 |
| Lifeboat Station Shop: | Mary Summers, Telephone: (01278) 789883 |
| Lifeboat Training Coordinator: | Glenn Cutter, Telephone (01278) 789375 |