The Society’s Autumn Meeting is planned for the Edward Holl Room (in the Smithy) at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE, starting at 14.00.
The meeting has been brought forward from its usual October slot to allow attendees to also vist the RNLI200 Exhibition organised by Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. (This exhibition closes on Sunday 1 Sepember).
The Speakers: JAMIE CHESTNUTT RNLI Engineering & Supply Director
ANJIE ROOK RNLI Associate Director – Responsible for the RNLI200 programme
Members and guests wishing to attend should please contact Peter Woolhouse, by 24 August 2024, so you are able to have free access to the Dockyard; An appropriate letter will be issued.
Please email: peter_woolhouse@rnli.org.uk or write to: 21 Coombe Wood Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1JQ, enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope.
It is planned the usual sale of lifeboat memorabilia will take place during the day, run by Adrian Clutterbuck. There is much fresh stock to be sold!
Please let Adrian know by 24 August details of any items you wish to bring for sale at the event. Please email Adrian at: adrian.clutterbuck@gmail.com, or write to: The Well House, 27, Smith Street, Spraton,Northampton, NN6 8HW
Please note that you will need to bring any items you wish to sell to Chatham, on the day; they should not be sent to Adrian in advance.
Please do make every effort to attend this meeting. This year is the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Lifeboat Enthusiasts’ Society; it will be a great year to attend, and we have two really interesting keynote speakers in this important year.
HLC Volunteers will be in attendance on the day.