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Our Helderberg chapter of the Life boat Club for retired crew and retired supporters got together yesterday for a year end lunch hosted by Kim at the Krystal Beach Hotel in Gordon's Bay. Our guest speaker, Neil Slater - Deputy Station Commander at Station 9 Gordon's Bay shared the journey of becoming a rescue volunteer as well as very special stories of rescues that he has been involved in. Members were treated to entertainment, kindly donated by musician Rob Drake.Below are some highlights of the event:Entertainment by musician, Rob Drake Entertainment kindly donated by musician, Rob DrakeMrs Poley, Dorothy Plumb and Valerie McFall Left to right: Mrs Poley, Dorothy Plumb and Valerie McFallFrina Visagie, Val Childers, Iris Richards and Maureen Price Left to right: Frina Visagie, Val Childers, Iris Richards and Maureen PriceGuest Speaker, Neil Slater (Deputy Station Commander at Station 9 Gordon Guest Speaker, Neil Slater (Deputy Station Commander at Station 9 Gordon's Bay)One of the raffle winners being presented with a gift by Kim Gresse One of the raffle winners being presented with a gift by KimFrom left: Neil Slater(Deputy Station Commander, Gordon Left to right: Neil Slater(Deputy Station Commander, Gordon's Bay), David Hemus, Graeme Harding (HQ) and Cameron Green (crew Gordon's Bay)
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