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SARA’s Beachley (Chepstow) Lifeboat and Rescue Station is currently recruiting volunteers who wish to train as crew and helpers.
There will be an evening meeting in early November 2012 to talk about the various roles available within the organisation, information on the process to becoming an operational member and a tour of the station, boats, vehicles, equipment etc.. Following this will be an opportunity for an informal chat with crew and team members at the local pub.
This is your chance to join the team, and help save lives on the Severn Estuary and in the surrounding rivers, hills and towns.
If you live within 20 miles of Chepstow please download the SARA application form, complete it and post it to:
The Chairman, The Lifeboat and Rescue Station, Chepstow, NP16 7HH
If you live nearer to one of our other Lifeboat & Rescue Stations: Sharpness (Lydney), Tewkesbury, Wyre Forest (Kidderminster)… don’t worry! Submit a form in the same way and your form will be forwarded to your nearest station.
19th October 2012
St Pierre Golf and Country Club
Severn Area Rescue Association is passing through its 39th year of operation. All of this would not be possible without the continued support of you and others in raising funds. This year’s SARA Annual Ball is being held on 19th October at the exclusive St. Pierre Golf and Country Club, Chepstow.
Tickets are now available and can be purchased individually, for couples or for groups. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. So if you want a ticket, please confirm ASAP!
The dress code is Black Tie and Ball Gowns (a chance to get dressed up).
The evening is going to be one to remember and definitely one you won’t forget – We do hope you can join us and indeed bring a friend or two!
For further information, questions and tickets, please contact:
Jane Propert – 01291 627268
jane@properts.co.uk
Gemma Monday – 01291 627268
gemma@properts.co.uk
David Thompson – 07725744636
d.thompson@sara-rescue.org.uk
In the early hours of 10th April two road signs were stolen from the top of the Old Ferry slipway at Beachley, Chepstow.
“We know the dark hatchback turned up at the slipway at 05:19 am. Our infra-red CCTV surveillance system clearly shows the two men pulling the signs from their mounting,” said Mervyn Fleming, Chairman of Beachley Lifeboat and Rescue Station. “Gloucestershire police have been given a description of the vehicle and occupants but unfortunately there will be a delay while we send the tape off for enhancement before the car’s number-plate can be clearly read… unfortunately for the thieves, the signs are made from plastic composite and worth absolutely nothing as scrap: there is a sticker on the back of each sign explaining this. The men had a torch so they should have read the stickers and saved everyone a lot of trouble”
The two road signs warned motorists on Beachley road that they were approaching a harbour side with a dangerous drop onto the beach.
It is hoped that the Forest of Dean Highways Department will replace the signs as a matter of urgency.
“Over the years several vehicles have overshot the roadway and plunged into the swift-flowing estuary,” said Mr Fleming, “only last year the lifeboat was launched to the rescue of a driver trapped in a car which was swept away by the tide.
These signs are of particular importance to visitors and tourists who are unfamiliar with the road… lives could be lost through this act of vandalism.”
Unfortunately there has been a delay to the opening of The Wire at The National Diving and Activity Centre. This has meant our charity event has been moved to Sat 12 & Sun 13 May.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
We are accepting new applications for this new date, please contact Dave Thompson at d.thompson@sara-rescue.org.uk for entry forms.
If you have booked onto the original date please contact Dave Thompson ASAP to confirm you have received the change of date details.
