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Recently a presentation was held at the Lifeboat Station where the children of Packwood School presented a cheque for £1000 to the Lifeboat Operations Manager.

This magnificent effort was supported by the Headmaster and parents at an end of term event after several of the pupils who live locally raised the idea.

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Anglesey sailor Jake Hughes is on his way to compete in national finals at the Southampton boat show,
after winning a Welsh power boating competition.
The 15 year old from Beaumaris won the Welsh leg of the Honda RYA Youth Rib Championship for the
13 -16 year - olds to qualify for the
national finals in September.
He fought off tight competition to win with seconds to spare, as less than four seconds separated first from third in this age group.
Watch this space for an update in September.

Anglesey RNLI lifeboat stations benefit from cash gift.
The five R.A.O.B (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) lodges of the Bangor and District Province have donated £1,300 to the lifesaving charity, which will be shared between:-
Holyhead, Beaumaris, Moelfre and Trearddur Bay RNLI lifeboat stations.

Representatives from the RNLI lifeboat stations met with David Wright, Chief Officer for the Province in 2005 at Holyhead lifeboat station on Sunday (25 March) and received their individual cheques for £325.

‘The RNLI was one of our charities of the year, so we undertook allsorts of fundraising activities such as raffles and meetings to help raise as much money as possible.
The two R.A.O.B lodges of Amlwch and the three in Holyhead raised £1,300 for the RNLI and an additional £1,800 for a children’s charity.
We hope the RNLI volunteers will find some good use for the donation.’
Ray Steadman, Lifeboat Press Officer at Holyhead Lifeboat Station, who helped organise the presentation says.
‘As a charity which relies on voluntary contributions and legacies for income, the RNLI is indebted to people who give so generously to keep the lifesaving service afloat.’ Beaumaris RNLI lifeboat station will use the money to purchase a waterproof handheld GPS and a bracket for their video projector.
The other stations are deciding the best ways to spend the donation.

Circumnavigation of the Isle of Anglesey.

On Sunday 4th February Ian Greenwood and Dave Manning who run a power boat school in Pwllheli established the record for a trip around Anglesey in their 24 ft. RIB powered by a 250 hp Suzuki engine.
The time for the 68 mile circumnavigation now stands at
1 hour 35 minutes and 10 seconds.
For the most part the weather was calm but on the north coast they encountered moderate seas and thick fog.

Peter Matthews
presenting his
Grandfathers cap
to Beaumaris Lifeboat
Operations Manager.

At the recent Beaumaris Lifeboat Open Day we were extremely pleased to have as one of our visitors Jenny and Peter Matthews.
Peter is the grandson of William Matthews who was Beaumaris Lifeboat Coxswain between 1918 to 1938 and also during the war years 1939 to 1945.
Peter and his family had travelled from their home in Birmingham to present us with a treasured possession, William Matthews original R.N.L.I. cap.
He also left with us a collection of photographs and the original birth certificate of Glyn Matthews, Williams son and Peters father.

Helicopter and Lifeboat Display
27th. May 2006


RAF Rescue helicopter from Valley	Beaumaris Atlantic 75 Lifeboat	Beaumaris Bay	Crew lifted by helicopter	Another crew air lifted

Exercise with helicopter	Exercise with helicopter	Another lift	D Class getting ready for capsize	D class capsize drill

Going	Gone	Getting ready to right D Class practice boat	Coming up	Upright

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DICK EVANS MEMORIAL STATUE
On Tuesday 23rd. November 2004
His Royal Highness Prince Charles unveiled a memorial statue in memory of
Dick Evans the ex Coxswain of Moelfre Lifeboat.
During his long service on Moelfre Lifeboat he was awarded 2 Gold Medals for his courage
and skill during two outstanding rescue services.
The floodlit statue stands on the cliff edge in front of the Sea Watch Centre looking out to sea.
The statue sculpted by a lady "Sam Holland " is outstanding and captures the determination
of this amazing man at work.

Before the unveiling his Royal Highness was introduced to the officials and crews from the
four Lifeboat stations on the Island.
He spoke to each crew member individually and expressed great interest in their various roles.
After the unveiling he was introduced to Lifeboat Guild members and fund raisers.


Group photograph at Moelfre Lifeboat Station	Group photograph after the enveiling ceremony.

His Royal Highness Prince Charles talking to Beaumaris Lifeboat Crew
and Guild members

On Saturday the 29th May The Red Arrows gave a 30 minute flying display centered on Beaumaris Pier
The programme was opened at 12:00 hours with a spectacular display by a Hawk stationed at RAF Valley.

Several thousand people were enthralled by the flying display which finished with a demonstration
involving the Sea King helicopter and Beaumaris Lifeboat.

The weather was ideal for the demonstration with high cloud and blue sky.
Apparently the Red Arrows enjoyed the venue and we hope to see them again in the future.

DID YOU KNOW !

The British standard nautical mile was 6080 feet
until it became obsolete in 1970 when the International nautical mile of 1852 metres ( 6076 feet ) was adopted by the Hydrographic Department of the Ministry of Defence.

Land - based miles are 5280 feet or 1609 metres

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