Anstruther Lifeboat Station 12m Mersey Class Boat Kingdom of Fife Anstruther IB1 D667 News & Events

LATEST NEWS

Rotary Club of Cupar presentaion

 

photo by crew Copyright 10/07/10

" Bill Nicoll, the outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Cupar, donated a cheque for £500 to Anstruther Lifboat on Saturday 10th July.
This donation was in addition to another £500 donated during Mr Nicoll's Presidential year, as he had chosen the RNLI as his personal Charity.
The photograph shows Mr Nicoll accompanied by other Rotary members, presenting the cheque to
2nd Coxswain/Mechanic Alex Purves and some of the Anstruther Lifeboat Crew."

DATES        FOR      YOUR     DIARY:

EVENTS

Lifeboat attendance subject to operational requirements

Next exercise *
(Lifeboat launch & Recovery)
24/07/10 at 12:00 - Gala day

ILB
Wednesday at 18:30

Gala Day (weekend)

Saturday 24th July 2010 plus

Join in the Bungee jump- check the link below

http://www.rnli.org.uk/rnli_near_you/scotland/event_detail?articleid=529795&categoryid=21821

Transport event on Sunday 25th July 2010

Take part in the Welly Walk from Balkaskie to
Anstruther - about 3 miles, car park & bus drop off available.

http://www.rnli.org.uk/rnli_near_you/scotland/event_detail?articleid=540430&categoryid=21821

Full weekend of family fun

Lifeboats will also be on exercise

SOUVENIRS and GIFTS

The Lifeboat Gift Shop

New range of gifts & souvenirs open 11am to 5pm each day.

Free access through the shop to the Visitor's Gallery with displays
and DVD's giving the history of the RNLI and close up views of the Lifeboat

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 25/03/09

NEWS ROUND UP

Lundin Mill Primary School donation

 

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 27/06/10

A group of school children visited the station to hand over a bucket containing £200
for the RNLI to a very appreciative Coxswain Michael Bruce.
The children had supported the schools chosen charity - the RNLI -
by forming a rock & pop band that had played a concert at the Upper Largo Hotel on the 10th June,
 the hotel having kindly provided the room at no charge.

St Monans Sea Queen

 

photo by John Kinsman Copyright 12/06/10

The Lifeboats attended the Sea Queen event at St Monans where visitors
were able to board the lifeboat and meet some of the crew

Lifeboat Station Open Day

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 05/06/10

Many thanks to the several hundred visitors and local people who took the opportunity to look around
the lifeboat station and board the boats. Visitors were given information on the work of the RNLI
 and children provided with stickers, colouring pads & sea safe information.

The crowds were able to watch the capsize demonstration by the ILB crew, simulating
the procedure to right the capsized ILB and get it started again

Scottish Fisheries Museum Skiff Racing

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 29/05/10

The Lifeboat crew entered a team in the Skiff racing organised by the Fisheries Museum
as a revival of the inter village competitions that were held locally, about 30 teams entered.

The crew made it into the final heat racing outside the harbour
but were not successful this time in the finals within the harbour.

Cupar Round Table presentation

 

photo by Tom Danks Copyright 26/05/10

Cupar Round Table members formally handed over a VHF radar beacon training aid to the crew.
During a series of fundraising events the Round Table had collected £750 which financed the
state of the art beacon to assist crews in search and rescue navigation.

East Neuk subjected to high tide & swell

Anstruther and neighbouring coastal towns were subjected to very high tide & swell on 30/03/10.
Damaged was caused to several building and shore embankments, the new
Lifeboat sea wall and slip was untouched, with the wave barrier protecting the new door.

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 30/03/10

St Andrews Canoe Club cheque presentation

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 12/03/10

St Andrews University Canoe Club stripped for a nude calendar with only their canoes
to hide their modesty and raised £280 for the RNLI Anstruther Lifeboats.

The club captain Jonny Hawkins is photographed handing the cheque to Coxswain Michael Bruce
with some of the Canoe Club (fully clothed in orange) & Lifeboat crew.

Lifeboat Shop set for new season

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 13/03/10

The Anstruther Lifeboat stations 'Top Shop' is set to open for the new season on Saturday 20/03/10.
Highest turnover in Scotland yet again. The shop will be open 11am to 5pm each day
(please note that it is staffed by volunteers and opening hours may change occasionally)

There are new gifts on sale - 'where shopping saves lives at sea'
and new items on display in the Visitors gallery, free access through the shop - see  below.

Fiona Grundy (Souvenir Secretary) and Jeni Rolland (Rota Secretary) are photographed
with volunteers Robert & Cynthia Smith at the entrance to the shop.

Weather Station presented to crew

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 13/03/10

Local business man, keen photographer and RNLI supporter Alan Stephen created a calendar
featuring the Anstruther Lifeboats in action and raise the £450 he used to buy a wireless weather station
to help the crew's meteorology training and provide local weather information at the time of launch.
 Alan is photographed with family handing the weather station to  Coxswain Michael Bruce
with some of the crew members.

Cook book launch

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 21/11/09

Elie & Earlsferry Branch of the RNLI have produced a cookbook featuring signature dishes from interested local individuals and
some donated by chefs from the East Neuks top restaurants The books containing over 100 recipes, priced at just £10 will be available
from local shops and restaurants from today, all proceeds going to RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station .

Geoffrey Miller as the chef & wife Vivian left of centre are photographed with editor
Anne Dunlop right, from Elie & Earlsferry Branch and some of the Lifeboat crew.

Prize winning photograph

photo by Alan Stephen Copyright

Alan Stephen from St Monans entered and won the 'Courier Newspaper Photographic Competition 2009' with his
dramatic shot of both the ALB Kingdom of Fife and ILB D667 leaving Anstruther Harbour in rough sea.
Alan's son in law is also the Coxswain of the Anstruther Lifeboat, Alan prize for the superb
photograph as judged by the Courier readers and presented at the recent festival in Dundee
was a trip for two on the 'Orient Express' including Christmas Lunch!
Well done Alan

Cheque presentation for knitted fish

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 27/10/09

Cheques for £1700 were presented to Anstruther & Pittenween RNLI by some of the group of ladies involved with the
Pittenweem Arts festival programme of knitting fish, photographed here with some of the Anstruther Lifeboat crew & Rachel Stewart area fundraiser.
243 individual fish were made and displayed at the Arts Festival in August and then auctioning for the RNLI.
Organised by Anne-Marijke Querido from the inspiration of Deirdre Nelson who has held similar exhibitions in Shetland Isles and Outer Hebrides.
The knitted fish were a great success and a talking point at the festival, knitted by volunteers in all shapes, sizes and colours,
the last few are now still available from the Coachhouse Gallery in Pittenweem.

Cupar Round Table visit

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 08/10/09

Cupar Round Table visited Anstruther Lifeboat Station to learn more about the work of the RNLI and the volunteer crews.
Following their successful Summer Ball they have pledged money to the RNLI,
a presentation ceremony will be held at a later date.

The photograph shows Chairman Gavin Howie shaking hands with Alex Purves, Second Coxswain,
with members who attended the visit and some of the lifeboat crew.

They were shown around the refurbished station, including the visitors gallery with the
history of the RNLI, both the ALB Kingdom of Fife and the Relief Inshore IBI D 675, plus a DVD
on crew training with questions & answers taken.

12-17 in the spray & safe return

photo by John Knights and Gordon Milne Copyright 03/10/09

RNLB Kingdom of Fife - Anstruther ALB on exercise in gale conditions and safe return
after cancellation of cliff rescue scenario with Coastguard

Joint exercise with St Andrews Coastguard Team

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 03/10/09

St Andrews Coastguard Team visited the RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station for joint exercise to understand the
equipment and techniques used for cliff rescue, as both services are often called to work together in
rescuing casualties from the local cliffs surrounding our shores.
Deputy second Coxswain William Wood is prepared for a cliff decent!! while Deputy head launcher Tony Marr
is carried in the roll up stretcher.

Trolley dash at Anstruther CO-OP

photo by Tom Danks Copyright 06/09/09
pictured - L to R John Ironside store supervisor, Alex Bowman, Mabel Bush &
William Wood Deputy 2nd Coxswain Anstruther Lifeboat & Gala Committee raffle organiser.

Anstruther lifeboat Gala prize raffle, top price was won by Colin McKay deputy at Madras College.
He chose to donate the prize of a 90 second dash through the CO-OP to the residents of Harbourlea Residential Home.
Mabel Bush attended at 7am on Sunday to watch Alex Bowman of the Station Buffet in Elie carry out the dash on her behalf.

Mabel was nanny for Alex and more famous sister Edith when they were growing up, Alex collected groceries to the value of £225.28.
The station wishes to thank the Anstruther CO-OP for there generous support of the Anstruther Lifeboat and wish them well in their
entry for the nationwide store of the year

Donations from 'Stars in Your Eyes'

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 05/09/09

RNLI Anstruther have been donated a washing machine & tumble dryer to clean personal protective
clothing on station with the newly formed laundry room, following the successful 'Stars in your eyes' evening.
In addition a digital DVD projector, stand, screen and laser light were also presented to the crew.
Michael Bruce Coxswain of the Lifeboat thanked the organisers and the Mayview Hotel at St Monans for the generous gifts.

Ryan & Charlene's wedding

photo by Lifeboat crew Copyright 11/07/09

Crewman Ryan Black and his new wife Charlene leave the Balbirnie House, Markinch on Saturday 11th of July in glorious sunshine after the
wedding ceremony, through the traditional arched oars from an early lifeboat, held aloft by fellow crew.
Most of the crew attended the ceremony and wish the couple all the best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

29th Lifeboat Gala day

25th July 2009
Thanks to all the visitors and locals who made the Lifeboat Gala Day such a success
A full day of action and family entertainment around the harbour in perfect weather

Stormy Sam arrives in style & directs the parade

Crowds flock to the entertainments

Burgers, RNLI Shop, face painting and stalls

Lifeboat rescue scenario also with Kinghorn Lifeboat

Air Sea Rescue demonstration with RAF Westland helicopter

Photos by Roger Grundy Copyright Anstruther Lifeboat Station.


All proceeds from the event go directly to the RNLI.

29th Lifeboat Gala day

25th July 2009
A full day of action and entertainment around the harbour

The day’s proceedings begin at 12noon with the traditional firing of the RNLI maroon followed by a street parade along the harbour front by many of the exhibitors attending the event.
The afternoon’s programme will also include an RNLI Beach Triathlon and an air sea rescue display involving Anstruther Inshore and All Weather Lifeboats, Kinghorn lifeboat, HM Coastguard,
First Response, a local fishing vessel and a Seaking Helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth.

The Anstruther Lifeboat crew and other volunteers will also be serving up some delicious food including Burgers, Kippers,
Hotdogs, Pancakes / Strawberries & Cream, Tea / Coffee and other refreshments.

Some of the exhibitors confirmed so far include:
Army Careers, Alexander Cooke Steam Engine’s, Fire Brigade Ladder Platform, Heartstart, Fairground attractions, Agricultural Tractors, Police,
HM Coastguard, Kingdom Falconry, L&B Police Boat, Sea Cadets, Puppet Show, Raynet, React, Royal Navy, Secret Bunker, Classic Cars, First Response and many more.

Entertainment will be provided by:
Kilrymont Accordion Band, Milnberg Jazz Band and various dance groups
from around Fife.


The gala committee are still looking for teams of 4 persons to enter their Beach Triathlon.
The entry fee is £10 per team, persons interested should contact the Lifeboat Station on 01333 310526 or e-mail the committee at ansterlifeboat.galaday@virgin.net

All proceeds from the event go directly to the RNLI.

LIFEBOAT OPEN DAY

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 21/06/09

A fine & sunny day helped create a very successful Open Day with over 300 locals and visitors taking the opportunity to visit the station and meet some of the crew.
Many children collected sea safely leaflets, gifts, colourings pads sticker etc. All the visitors were able to learn about the local lifeboat station and the work of the RNLI.
They also had the opportunity to board the Mersey Class All Weather Lifeboat "Kingdom of Fife" and were able to view the IB1 D Class Inshore Lifeboat "Rotary Centenary Queen".
Some of the ILB crew gave capsize demonstrations in the harbour while the RNLI Sea Safety Officer was available to give advice on all aspects of sailing and power boating.
The Anstruther Lifeboat Station would like to thank the public for their support in purchasing from the barbeque, plus raffle tickets and RNLI souvenirs.

St Monans Sea Queen

photos by Roger Grundy Copyright 20/06/09

The Sea Queen is taken from Anstruther on board the Scottish Fisheries Museum boat the 'Reaper' escorted
by Anstruthers Lifeboats to St Monans. Within the harbour the public could board the Reaper & Kingdom of Fife.
The Anstruther crew also had the capsize boat on station and were able to give demonstrations within the harbour.

Unveiling of donor's plaques

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 09/05/09

Donors to the RNLI were guests at Anstruther, were a tour of the extension and newly refurbished Lifeboat Station
was organised before an unveiling of the plaques by Sir Andrew Cubie, Chairman of the Scottish Lifeboat Council.
There was also a demonstration launch of the ALB & IB1 lifeboats

Dance School cheque presentation

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 06/06/09

RNLI Anstruther have again benefited from the support and generosity of the children involved in a local organisation’s fundraising event.
 In March, the East Neuk School of Dance held a dance show in Waid Academy called “Magical Mary” and the profits
arising from the show are now being shared between the Anstruther Lifeboats, CHAS, and Chernobil Kids.
 A cheque for £180 was presented at the RNLI Lifeboat Station by East Neuk School of Dance member, Fiona Findlay,
 to David Thomson, the RNLI Anstruther Treasurer.

Oakwood School cheque presentation

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 03/06/09

Six students from Oakwood School Falkirk presented a cheque for £259.40 to RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station.
The cheque was accepted by Alex Purves second cox and mechanic. The students in Year 9 raised the money
for their citizenship course and were thanked fro their contributions to the voluntary rescue service.
They were also given a guided tour of the station and the lifeboats.

Inner Wheel charity cheque presentation

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 28/05/09

Inner Wheel Club of Anstruther President Janis Lauritsen presented a cheque for £800 to Lifeboat Coxswain Michael Bruce.
Janis had chosen the RNLI as her charity during her term in office, starting with an illustrated talk by Roger Grundy LAO in September.
Janis and the ladies were thanked for their fund raising effort, before Roger and some of the crew showed the group around
the refurbished Lifeboat Station, the money will go towards supporting the 24hr voluntary rescue service here at Anstruther.

Co-operative responds to RNLI SOS

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 27/04/09

Staff and customers at more than 300 Co-operative stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
supported and helped the RNLI SOS Day on Friday, 30 January.
John McNeill the chief officer is pictured presenting a cheque for £28,000 to Alex Purves
second coxswain of Anstruther Lifeboat along with management team and local store members.
The RNLI thanked the Co-operative staff, customers and local communities who responded to the SOS appeal.

Latest 'crew' photograph

photo by Trevor Ledger Copyright 28/03/09

The opening of the refurbished station was an opportunity to photograph almost the full team

 New Lifeboat Coxswain

photo by Paul Lewis Copyright 29/03/09

Anstruther Lifeboat Coxswain Stephen Small stands down after 33 years of voluntary service with the RNLI at Anstruther.

 Having served the last 2 years as RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Coxswain, Stephen Small recently stood down.
Stephen is now replaced in the role of Coxswain by local fisherman Michael Bruce who joined the Anstruther lifeboat crew in 1992.

Michael commented on his appointment “I am looking forward to leading the team here at Anstruther and to facing the challenges ahead.
I would like to personally thank Stephen for all his hard work and leadership over the past years
and particularly for his guidance and direction in the lead up to this handover, it has been invaluable”.

Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes in 2002 Michael was obliged to come off the Lifeboat crew. Together with Anstruther Lifeboat personnel,
Michael appealed the RNLI decision and in November 2003 set an RNLI precedent when he became the first diabetic
allowed to serve as RNLI Lifeboat Crew.

For his efforts and achievements Michael was presented the ‘Unsung Hero’ award at the
‘Lifescan Intouch’ Award ceremony held in London in February 2006. 

Lifeboat Station ready for opening

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 27/03/09

The work on station has now been completed and it is ready for the official opening - see below for
all the changes that have taken place on station from the IB1 extension to new crew changing area,
crew training room and extended gift shop and visitors gallery

Containers away!!

Flash back to the Container arrival in 2003

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 17/03/09 and 08/05/03

The ISO Freight container that has been the temporary boathouse for the ILB was removed today almost six years after it came to site
and D552 was placed on station for evaluation, quickly being placed on service and subsequently being replaced by IB1 D667.

The container above is being removed compared to its arrival in May 2003. The works are complete and the IB1 is
now in the new inshore lifeboat house extension to the station, see below.

Lifeboat Station back on service

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 21/02/09

The work is now complete and both the lifeboats are housed in the new & refurbished boathouse
and the crew have their gear in the changeroom.

The IB1 Boathouse, new doors to ALB & ILB, Retail Sales extension, new Crew Training room,
Crew changing room refurbishment and a new Visitors Gallery are now complete. The Contractors
Clachan Construction are moving their site accommodation after a successful contract to both extend
and complete a general refurbishment of the Lifeboat Station.
The RNLI will now complete the Shop fit out and the Visitors gallery before opening at Easter 2009.

The NEW Lifeboat Shop re-opens

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 29/03/09

The new extended lifeboat gift shop re-opens on 4th April

The new shop is larger , brighter, with more stock, new goods and a larger range of gifts for all the family.
It will be open every day 11am to 5pm and provides free access to new visitors area with a history of RNLI & Anstruther Lifeboat Station,
plus displays and models, views of the lifeboat, DVD screens - ideal for children etc etc.

Mayview Hotel, St Monans, presentation to RNLI

photo by David Scott, Links Media, Cupar Copyright 03/03/09

The Mayview Hotel is holding monthly acoustic nights to raise money for charity, organised by Brian & Ruth Craib,
Brian is pictured above handing the first donation of £50 to Michael Bruce Coxswain of the Lifeboat.
The Mayview can be contacted on 01333 730 564

A further cheque for £415 was also received by Michael from the St Monans Community Council
the proceeds of a Burns supper held at the Mayview Hotel

Swimming sponsorship for the Lifeboat Station

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 28/02/09

Two of the Anstruther Lifeboats most enthusiastic supporters have again raised a remarkable sum of money Fiona & her brother Cameron Findlay
raised sponsorship money totalling £550 for the Anstruther Lifeboat Station by each swimming 500metres at Levenmouth Swimming Pool at the end of January.

They are pictured handing the cheque to David Thomson the Anstruther Lifeboat Treasurer outside the ALB boat house.
 I was then pleased to show them around the extended and refurbished Lifeboat Station
our first of many visitors.

In memorial cheque presentation to RNLI

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 28/02/09

A cheque was presented to Michael Bruce Coxswain of the Lifeboat, by Mrs Sneddon in memorial
of her late uncle Mr Cargill of Buckhaven who was a very keen supporter and
enthusiast of the RNLI. This was followed by a family  tour of the Kingdom of Fife ALB
 

Winter sun after the snow

photo by Alan Stephen Copyright 28/02/09

The Inshore Lifeboat and tractor are caught in the winter sun at low tide in Anstruther harbour

Snow at Anstruther !!

photo by Alex Purves Copyright 12/02/09

A rare sight at Anstruther - snow down to the beach.

The ALB Lifeboat ON1174 Kingdom of Fife with Talus tractor, sitting on the slip and ready for action
while construction work continues on the Lifeboat Station refurbishment.

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 11/02/09

The construction works to extend the Lifeboat Station for the IB1 and
general station improvements continues on programme by Clachan Construction Ltd.

East Neuk Dook

Once again 40 brave souls will be jumping into Anstruther harbour on Boxing day at 1:30pm.

They are a mix of local people from the East Neuk, Crewmen from the Lifeboat and Service men & women from RAF Leuchars.

The event is over subscribed!! - but do come and cheer on the willing volunteers who raise money
for local charities. The Anstruther Inshore Lifeboat will be in attendance, in case of difficulties.

The event will take place regardless of the weather!! The T shirts to keep them warm have this year
been donated by Stuart Barton Physiotherapy Clinic in Pittenweem a regular supporter of the RNLI.

Lifeboat Station and Gift Shop continue in Portakabins

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 30/06/08

The Lifeboat Station and Gift shop have now been decanted into 3 portakabins for the duration of the construction work,
the station remained fully operational during the move and will now operate from the portakabins on Middle Pier.
The ALB and carriage with Talus tractor will also be located on Middle pier for remaining construction period.

The lifeboat Gift Shop remains open for business each day from 11:30 to 5pm until the end of October,
then weekends only until the end of the year.

Shaw Yellow Wellie Fundraising

http://shawyellowwellie.blogspot.com/

Fundraising by Jody Bowman

photo by Paul Lewis Copyright 30/08/08

Jody who is 9 years old and lives in Pittenweem raised money with some friends selling Chocolate Crispies
during the Pittenween Arts festival from a table in his garden. £400 was raised and will be used to purchase
training aids for the renovated Lifeboat Station, to be presented at a formal ceremony later in the year.
Stephen Small Coxswain of Anstruther Lifeboat thanks Jody for his efforts. Jody would like to thank the
Anstruther branch of the Co-operative Society for generously donating all ingredients.
Jody was later shown around the ALB Kingdom of Fife & ILB Rotary Centenary Queen.

Relief IB1 D604 on station and helicopter exercise

photos by John Kingsman & Roger Grundy, Copyright 02/08/08

The Anstruther IB1 D667 has been returned to base for planned maintenance works. The Station was pleased to invite Alan Turner and his family
to see IB1 D604, generously donated by his family in 2002 in memorial of his late wife Mari Turner. As Alan lives in northern Scotland
this was an opportunity for him to see the lifeboat in action at Anstruther, photographed above in the helicopter exercise
held on 02/08/08 off Anstruther Harbour. Transfers were made from both the ILB & ALB for crew training.

Alan is pictured above with his granddaughter and D604. The ILB had been on a shout just 48hr before.

Crail Lifeboat Gala

photos by Roger Grundy, Copyright 20/07/08

The Anstruther Lifeboats attended the Crail Lifeboat Gala Day on 20/07/08, crowds welcomed the arrival following the maroons being set off
by the Coastguard in the harbour. Allan Wallis vice chairman of the Crail & Kingsbarns Fundraising Committee presented a bottle of whisky
to Coxswain Stephen Small. The event was enjoyed by young and old with a opportunity to see the lifeboats in action as they were called to
assist a speedboat in difficulties, 2 miles off Anstruther with an adult and two children onboard. See service returns.

Lifeboat Open Day a great success

photos by Roger Grundy, John Kingsman Copyright 28/06/08

A very successful Open Day was held with approximately 500 locals and visitors taking the opportunity to visit the station and meet some of the crew.
Many children collected sea safely leaflets, gifts, colourings pads sticker etc. All the visitors were able to learn about the local lifeboat station and the work of the RNLI.
They also had the opportunity to board the Mersey Class All Weather Lifeboat "Kingdom of Fife" and were able to view the IB1 D Class Inshore Lifeboat "Rotary Centenary Queen".
Some of the ILB crew gave capsize demonstrations in the harbour while local Coastguard personnel were also present along with the RNLI Sea Safety Officer
to give advice on all aspects of sailing and power boating.The Anstruther Lifeboat Station would like to thank the public for their support
in purchasing from the barbeque, plus raffle tickets and RNLI souvenirs.
The Open Day has for this year replaced the Gala, which has been cancelled due to imminent construction works on the site,
to extend the Lifeboat Station to permanently house the ILB and general station improvements.

Lifeboats attend St Monans Sea Queen

photo by John Kinsman Copyright 14/06/08

The ALB & ILB lifeboats from Anstruther accompanied the Reaper carrying the Sea Queen to
St Monans harbour for the Sea Queen festival

More classic cars come to Anstruther

photos by Roger Grundy, Copyright 08/06/08

Over 70 cars from the Daimler & Lanchester Car club held their International event around the Lifeboat Station
while raising funds for the RNLI, prizes were presented by Sir Ming Campbell.

Mini Clan come to Anstruther

photos by Roger Grundy, Copyright 25/05/08


Over 200 of the Mini Clan took part in the sponsored Thistle Run to Anstruther raising money for the RNLI
and other charities. A family day out for the enthusiasts and public who gave generously to the Anstruther Lifeboat,
prizes were handed out by Coxswain Stephen Small.

Co-op raises over £26,000 for the RNLI

photo by Bill Hill Copyright 19/05/08
Alex Purves hands over a photograph to John McNeill watched by crew & Co-op staff

The Scottish Co-operative movement was the largest corporate supporter of RNLI SOS day across Britain.
Staff & customers raised over £26,000 for the RNLI, a cheque was handed over at the store in Anstruther,
then a photograph of the 'Kingdom of Fife' was presented to the Scottish Co-operative's chief officer John McNeill.

'Kingdom of Fife'

photo by Paul Lewis Copyright 26/04/08

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 26&30/04/08

The Kingdom of Fife is now back on service as Anstruther Lifeboat following engine repairs.
Equipment and charts are transferred to Anstruther Lifeboat.

The Lifeboat Bingo Lifeline returned to Poole as part of the relief fleet of lifeboats.

Relief Lifeboat

photo by Roger Grundy Copyright 07/03/08

The Kingdom of Fife has had to be taken off service and to Eyemouth for engine repairs.
The relief Lifeboat Bingo Lifeline will be on station for a few weeks while repairs are carried out and sea trials conducted.

East Neuk Dook

photo by John Kinsman & Fiona Grundy Copyright 05/01/08

Lifeboats were on standby to assist the brave souls who entered the
East Neuk Dook at 12:30 on 05/01/08 wearing only swimming costumes, jumping in and
swimming across the harbour mouth on a very cold day with a strong swell running!!.
Raising money for charity the event is organised by Kevin Corps and has raised around
£15,000 during the six years for various charities including the RNLI.

Dropping in on Lifeboat Gala DAY

Photo by permission of Andrew Hilton (copyright)

Captured high above Anstruther two sky divers
heading for Anstruther harbour during Lifeboat Gala Day.

NEWS - STATION OPS

The record for the busiest year ever (in terms of Service Calls) of the Anstruther station's
142 year history was broken in 2007 with 53 Service Calls.

(Details on Service Archive Page)

BOOKS

The History of Anstruther Lifeboat Station

	Part 1 The history of the Anstruther Lifeboat from 1865 to 1985 is detailed within sixty pages recalling the boats, the crews, their struggle with the sea and the brave rescues attempted. Including 34 period b/w photographs, the Appendix gives details of the Anstruther Harbour development and crew awards.
	Part 2 Continues the story from 1985 to the current Mersey Class Lifeboat 'Kingdom of Fife' the Boathouse alterations, the boat testing and crew training required for operation of the new boat, details are also given of the launching and recovery procedures. All contained with 42 pages and 24 colour / b/w photographs.

Covers reproduced by permission of the author Michael Welch

Both books are available in the RNLI Souvenir Shop at the Boathouse Anstruther.

or by post at the reduced price of £2.50 plus £1p&p
(UK only, Please contact for other areas)

Cheques / PO for £3.50 made payable to Anstruther Lifeboat
at The Lifeboat Station
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Anstruther
Fife
Scotland
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