The 41 Club meeting on Thursday 20 March 2025 kicked off for those members who were thirsty at the Leeds Arms where the beer was so tempting that some members mutinied and stopped for an extra beer or two!
The meeting then moved down to the Lifeboat House and courtesy of former 41 Club member Colin Woodhead members were first treated to a short history of the Scarborough Lifeboat and crew including their many gallant deeds and some unfortunate disasters over the years: they are true heroes of Scarborough.
There was a most informative guided tour of the lifeboat station and its equipment and the inshore boat was impressive. Unfortunately the offshore boat was moored in the harbour due to an issue with the launching gear.
We then moved onto the Golden Grid for fish and chips plus of course mushy peas and bread and butter, all very tasty.
Following the meal Chairman Dommi inducted new member James Denton and welcomed back previous member Ian Cocker.
Secretary Mike brought the members attention to several communications received from National on proposed changes to the constitution of National and the upcoming National Conference due to take place at Aviemore. Mike also raised the subject of the Round Table Santas Sleigh which Table are struggling to run as Table member numbers are critically low.
Chairman Dommi thanked members for their donation on behalf of the Scarborough Talking News before closing the meeting with the usual toast to RTBI.
The meeting wound up circa 09.45.
Deputy Lifeboat reporter
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