Traders help keep lifeboats afloat with generous donation

Jacky Pratt and Ian Porter of the High Street Traders made a substantial donation to the '˜MacBean and Bishop Trust' to help with the upkeep of both the Priscilla MacBean and Cyril and Lilian Bishop lifeboats, which are on display in the Old Town.
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The Priscilla MacBean had a new mast fitted recently and has new sails made by Old Towner Tush Hamilton.

Dee Day White, from the MacBean and Bishop Lifeboat Trust, said: “We are very grateful. This will go a long way to the maintaining the boats and their Spring clean and general upkeep.”

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Pictured, left to right, are Bev White, Secretary to the Trust, Judy Rogers. Mayor of Hastings and Patron to the boats, and Jacky Pratt and Ian Porter.

Picture by Sid Saunders.

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