Leeds parish priest blesses Flamborough lifeboat for RNLI

A special service and blessing of Flamborough Lifeboat took place on Sunday (September 26), delivered by Father Tony Wilson from the Catholic Parish of St Mary’s Carlton and Selby.

The service was a way of saying ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers at Flamborough RNLI for continuing to provide a service during the Covid-19 restrictions.

Father Wilson also presented three cheques from money raised at Selby Church Pig Roast – £390 went to Flamborough RNLI, £340 was presented to Flamborough Pre School and Yorkshire Air Ambulance received £340.

A Flamborough Lifeboat spokesman said: “We would like to say a big thank you to the congregation of Selby church and all who donated.”

The Flamborough Lifeboat team has launched a JustGiving campaign to raise £500,

The crowdfunding drive has already accrued £330 thanks to the backing of 15 supporters.

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Words and picture courtesy Flamborough RNLI