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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea. The RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crews rescue an average of 22 people every day around the coasts and waterways of Britain and Ireland. From 235 lifeboat stations, they are well trained and equipped to put to sea in the most fearsome conditions when the call comes. RNLI lifeguards patrol more than 140 beaches in England and Wales. As well as rescuing people from the water, they are also on hand for first aid and safety advice, making sure everyone can make the most of their day at the beach. Are you passionate about the water? Do you want to be part of a lifesaving team? Whatever the reason for your interest in our work, we’d love to have you onboard. The RNLI is an independent charity and receives no government funding. We rely on public support.
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The First Tyne River Swim
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Our event is to mimic the Great North Run, arguably the most famous and best half marathon run in the world by SWIMMING it!
On 18th September 2011 at 0800hrs our team of 14 swimmers started our swim close to the iconic Tyne Bridge, over which thousands of runners tread, only a few hours later. We swam to South Shields in 2hrs 30 mins!
We were supported by kayaks and 3 boats.
We entered the water at the Millenium Bridge and around 10 miles downstream we finished on the beach at South Shields, just inside the South Pier.
We did this in aid of the most excellent RNLI so please continue to donate generously.
Recent donors
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Mark T £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 10.12.11 Great Effort. Sorry, its so late! |
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Anonymous £300.00 (+ £75.00 giftaid) 01.12.11 Better late than never. Great effort! |
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Anonymous £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 10.11.11 Well done everyone! |
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Anonymous £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 29.10.11 |
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Sarah Russ £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.10.11 Well done y'all. Brilliant effort! |
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Brendan £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.10.11 well done Scott |
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Mary Holland £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 11.10.11 Brilliant effort and worth all the training-very well done everyone. |
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Ron and Chris Brownlow £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.10.11 Well done Tom, for a well deserved cause. |
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Val and Brian Robinson £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.10.11 Well done Tom and the team. |
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Kevin Heaps £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 09.10.11 |
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madeline osbourne £10.00 07.10.11 thanks madeline your moneys in! |
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Ballroom dancers £100.00 04.10.11 Brilliant result from such an "old man". |
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Madeline Osborne £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 03.10.11 Cheers Madeline from Paul |
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Margeret Peat £210.00 (+ £52.50 giftaid) 02.10.11 with love and congratulations to Paul William Bowman from Mum, family and Uncle Nicky |
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Barry Brown £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 02.10.11 Thanks Barry Brown (Sue's mate) |
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Sue Dobson £20.00 02.10.11 Cheers Susie Dobson |
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Michelle Osabo £5.00 02.10.11 Thank-you Michelle |
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Mo R £5.00 02.10.11 Thanks Mo from Paul |
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Debs Pittam £5.00 01.10.11 Thanks Debs from Paul |
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Ali B £5.00 01.10.11 Thanks Ali B from Paul |
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Richard McVinnie £5.00 01.10.11 Thanks Richard from Paul |
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Seaneen McLoughlin £5.00 01.10.11 Thank-you Seaneen from Paul |
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Waheed Khan £3.00 01.10.11 Thank-you Waheed from Paul |
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Victoria Whitfield £1.00 01.10.11 Did it again Victoria and short changed you! Thanks again Paul |
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Victoria Whitfield £5.00 01.10.11 Thank-you Victoria from Paul |
