Thanks to Mark Birch from Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat for sharing details of the medal ceremony. Ed
Members of the Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat were presented with The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medals on Saturday the 20th of October at 14.00, at the Broadway Civic centre in Sandown.
They were presented by the Lord-Lieutenant and he was accompanied by his wife, Mrs White.
Also in attendance was the Vice chairman of the IW Council Cllr Ian Ward Mayor Cllr Connie Cowley and Deputy Mayor – Cllr Jacquie Mereweather of Sandown, Mayor Cllr Steve Knight of Shanklin, and representing Lake Town Council Cllr Jerry White.
Key members of emergency service
All those who received the Queens Jubilee Medal have worked voluntarily and are key members for this front line emergency service. They’ve helped to save many lives at sea and are very proud to be recognised for the work they do.
It was very moving to have so many people there from the town councils, Isle of Wight Council and our family members who showed their appreciation for the work we do which made this a special day for all of us.
The Lord-Lieutenant gave a wonderful speech and praised them for their valuable work and continued support for the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.
Those who received the medals were Mark Birch; Richard Chantler; David Williams; Stephen Woodhams; Darren Sands; Barry Chantler; Ian Hunt and Ron Teasdale.
