LONG-SERVICE SPECIAL AWARD FOR OUTGOING CHAIRMAN DENIS

Long-serving Denis Pope received special recognition at the branch's AGM on July 25 with a presentation from RNLI Community Manager Emma Cunnington.

Denis, a volunteer for the last 41 years, was given two books recounting famed rescues by the RNLI and Coastguards - along with a small hamper - adding to previous medals/recognition from Poole HQ

Emma, who motored from her base in Rutland especially to attend the meeting, thanked Denis for his long service while new chair Dave Thompson described him as a "stalwart."