2010 News

News Story	Date	Link
Sunderland youngsters learn lifesaving skills	27th August	Story
Northumbrian Water - Major Donation	20th August	Story
Sunderland RNLI Lifeboat Day 2010	19th August	Story
S/land RNLI Volunteer - First Aid Training	12th August	Story
RNLI volunteers rig up for Tall Ships 2010	04th August	Story
Safety advise for Sunderland Air Show	20th July	Story
200 Cyclists complete CTC Bike Ride	19th July	Story
Don't Drink and Drown Warning	19th July	Story
Brother and Sister say Thank You	13th July	Story
Donation in memory - Albert Crossley	05th July	Story
RNLI to pay less for radio licensing	2nd July	Story
CTC Sponsored Ride	20th June	Story
S/land RNLI Volunteer - Flood Rescue	25th May	Story
LOM Retirement	8th May	Story
Travelling Ted	10th April	Story
Lifeboat crews launch safety campaign	5th April	Story
Rescuers thanked for pulling dog from sea	2nd April	Story
Regular life-savers	1st April	Story
RNLI rescues seal trapped by rocks	20th March	Story

2009 News

News Story - Opticians focuses on charity work

A SOUTH Tyneside opticians is focused on the RNLI - South Shields Gazette

Date of Issue - 28th December 2009

News Story - Fundraising Appeal  Reaches Target

Time to push the boat out - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 15th December 2009

News Story - Bid to take over Lifeguard Duties

RNLI in bid to take over lifeguard duties - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 06th December 2009

News Story - Winning Bet

Race Night is a winning bet - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 06th November 2009

News Story - Back in local Waters

Ex-Lifeboat back in local waters - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 25th October 2009

News Story - Family thank RNLI Crew

Members of Sunderland's RNLI crew have represented the RNLI at a national service - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 24th October 2009

News Story - Family thank RNLI Crew

Family thank Sunderland RNLI for their rescue - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 18th October 2009

News Story - Charlotte laid to Rest

Sunderland RNLI crew helps lay fund-raiser Charlotte to rest - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 26th September 2009

News Story - Busy Summer

Busy Summer for Sunderland RNLI Lifeboats & Lifeguards - Sunderland Echo & Shields Gazette

Date of Issue - 24th September 2009

News Story - Station President Dies aged 96

Sunderland RNLI pay tribute to Station President Charlotte Stewart who died on Tuesday aged 96 - Full Story

Date of Issue - 18th September 2009

News Story - Help was at hand

Help was at hand - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 5th September 2009

News Story - Lifeboatmen Remember

Lifeboatmen remember - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 4th September 2009

News Story - Busiest Ever Summer for S/land RNLI

Busiest ever Summer for Sunderland RNLI Lifeboat crews - Sunday Sun

Date of Issue - 30th August 2009

Beach Safety - News

RNLI Lifeguards Support Beach Safety Scheme - South Shields Gazette

Date of Issue - 20th August 2009

Fundraising News - Harbour Day News

RNLI Harbour Day 2009 - Sunderland Echo Fundraiser exceeds target - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 20th August 2009

RNLI News - Lifeboat moves back into Boathouse

Our D Class Inshore Lifeboat “Helen & Ian Tytler" has now been re-housed in the boathouse after being temporarily moored afloat within the marina for three weeks. This was due to extreme amounts of debris which became trapped in and around our launch site following the heavy rainfall during the weekend 16/17th July.

Date of Issue - 14th August 2009

Fundraising News - Grand Achievement

"Public praised for Grand Achievement" - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 6th August 2009

Fundraising News - Asda Store Collection - Total
Whitburn RNLI Lifeboat Fundraising Guild volunteers collected a grand total of £629 during the recent collection at Asda's Boldon Store. A Station Spokesman said "This is a fantastic result for everyone connected with the lifeboat station. We would like to thank the Management and customers of Asda for supporting this fundraising event. Without the continued support of our local community we could not carry on to save lives at sea off the coast of Sunderland."
Date of Issue - 4th August 2009

RNLI News - Lifeboat moves back into Boathouse

Our Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat “Wolseley” has now been re-housed in the boathouse after being temporarily moored afloat within the marina for two weeks. This was due to extreme amounts of debris which became trapped in and around our launch site following the heavy rainfall during the weekend 16/17th July. The D Class will remain afloat (and fully operational) on a marina mooring until the final phase of clearance work has been completed.

Date of Issue - 3rd August 2009

Fundraising News - Morrison's Store Collection - Total
RNLI Lifeboat Crew and Fundraising Guild volunteers collected a grand total of £1,788 during this weekends Morrison's Store collection. A Station Spokesman said "This is a fantastic result for everyone connected with the lifeboat station. We would like to thank the Management and customers of Morrrisons for supporting this fundraising event. Without the continued support of our local community we could not carry on to save lives at sea off the coast of Sunderland."
Date of Issue - 8th June 2009

Fundraising News -Echo Appeal

"Charity Funds boost lifesaver appeal" - Sunderland Echo

Date of Issue - 29th May 2009

Station News - Video Released

A short video about the work of Sunderland RNLI has been released by local video group the "South Shields Movie Makers" - Video

Date of Issue - 23rd April 2009

Sunderland Echo Appeal - Story Two

Sunderland Echo Story - Link

Date of Issue - 21st April 2009

Sunderland Echo launches Major RNLI Appeal

Sunderland Echo Story - Link & Link

Date of Issue - 20th April 2009

Fundraising News - RNLI to benefit from local MP’s talk

Lifeboat volunteers based at Sunderland RNLI are set to benefit from funds raised by Wear Boating Association (WBA) hosting an evening with Sunderland South’s MP, Chris Mullin - Full Story

Date of Issue - 9th April January 2009

Fundraising News - Windsurfer's payback

Sunderland Echo Story - Link

Date of Issue - 4th April 2009

Fundraising News - School Tributes

Special memories of two popular boys, who were swept to their deaths, will live on through fund-raising work by their schoolmates. Southmoor Community School has chosen Sunderland RNLI as its charity. - Full Story

Date of Issue - 5th February 2009

News - BBC Wear Special Feature

BBC Wear - Special Feature - Link

Date of Issue - 22nd January 2009

News - National Memorial to honour RNLI Heroes

Sunderland Echo Story - Link

Date of Issue - 18th January 2009