Mark from Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat shares this good news. Ed
It’s always a pleasant surprise when Emilia Belchamber aged 13 from Surbiton and her Aunt, Vivien White, pop in to our Sandown and Shanklin independent lifeboat station and present us with a donation.
This year they raised a staggering £1,150, whilst the previous year was £808.62.
Selling items made on the beach
Since they started in 2018, the pair have raised £2,658.62, this has been done by selling handmade jewellery out of tumbled beach glass and shells as well as painted pebbles and wind chimes.
This has all been done from their beach hut on Shanklin Hope beach, and now a few other huts and friends are helping making items for their stall too.
Birch: We are amazed at how many wonderful things they make
Mark Birch, operations manager, said,
“I am always so delighted to see Emilia and Vivien each year and their support goes a long way.
“We are amazed at how many wonderful things they make, and all their thoughtfulness and hard work.”
