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muddywheels
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St Abbs Lifeboat to close after 110 years

I came across this on Disco and would like to share it here Sad

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic129123.html

As someone who grew up in the area I have seen divers in their droves using these waters and met many even in Yorkshire who visit regularly. I also know many lives would of been lost without the station Shocked

Please sign this petition if you would like to show your support Bow down

https://www.change.org/p/rnli-keep-st-abbs-lifeboat-station-open

SWMBO's family lost nearly every male member in 1881 as did many families in the area because of the Eyemouth disaster so this is an important issue and still painful to some - http://www.scottisharchivesforschools.org/...saster.asp

This comes on top of cutbacks to coastgaurd and search & rescue Rolling Eyes Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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muddywheels
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Cheers Thumbs Up

A recent rescue to show the good work these guys do Bow down

http://www.thenational.scot/news/st-abbs-l...ation.3613 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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Signed...the RNLI saves lives please everyone sign this,i spend a lot of time at sea as does Cossiedave and im sure i can speak for him as well saying these guys do an incredible job.

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It's our company's charity of choice. Unfortunately I have known a few fishermen who have lost their lives over the years......

Cheers
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muddywheels
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Cheers guys Bow down

I find it sad that this is not being closed for financial reasons but they say operational Confused

This is a popular tourist spot and crews are kept busy with cliff incidents and divers now the fishing is just about gone. My brother in law was a coastguard on this stretch for years but packed in last year due to this mentality of desk based decisions with no respect for the guys on the ground or in boats risking there lives Evil or Very Mad

I remember the harbours round here packed with fishing boats but not now and if tourism goes too due to safety fears there will be even less jobs here Rolling Eyes Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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muddywheels
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Just to update this - RNLI ignored the petition and objections from many bodies with experience and closed down the lifeboat Shocked

A fund has been set up to buy and run an independent lifeboat now so if anyone would like to donate please help Bow down

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1537755.html#1537755

Someone my wife knew very well died diving recently at Bridlington so this is even more personal now Sad

http://m.driffieldtoday.co.uk/news/local/d...-1-7417767 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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muddywheels
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Forgot to update this thread Embarassed

I was privileged yesterday to see the new independent lifeboat and meet Euan a Disco3 member Bow down

Next week is the official launch if anyone is in the area and wants to see the beast - it's pretty impressive Mr. Green

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You can meet Nicola Sturgeon too Wink

Apologies for another non LR post but it's a good cause Wink Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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