Rnli Cromer

Gordon Nichols presented with RNLI Medal. One of Cromer RNLI’s crew, Gordon Nichols was the recipient of a long service award during the presentation evening on 17 November 2018.
Gordon is a valued and respected member of the crew who serves on both the RNLI D class inshore lifeboat – ‘George and Muriel’ and the RNLI Tamar class ‘Lester’. Gordon has been mechanic for Cromer’s lifeboats and has also, in his nearly 29 years RNLI service, been a tractor driver for the li...feboat service.
He is one of the very few tractor drivers and possibly the first - to have received a letter of thanks – for his efforts. On December 5th 1998, he assisted in a launch off Cromer Beach, a north westerly wind gusting at 8 to 9, accompanied by snow and rough seas. The swell at the launching site was over 4 metres. The lifeboat was launched into hazardous and heavy seas.
The letter goes onto state:
‘As tractor driver your skill and judgement was vital for the safe launch of the lifeboat and it is to your credit that the lifeboat was quickly and safely launched to go to the aid of the ‘Ocean Explorer’
Cromer RNLI has a long history of brave volunteers such as Gordon. On receiving his medal last week he said: ‘I am one person who is always willing to help anyone who needs it. I continue to be a committed member of a team and was proud to receive my long service award’ Photo Steven Burbidge
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We have now got the details of our Carol Evening. It will be held at The Grove in Overstrand Road, Cromer starting at 6 pm. Thanks once again to The Grove for hosting us, providing refreshments and the wonderful setting.

What a role model.

Mountain Warehouse have printed a limited quantity of bags of various designs. All profits from the Cromer store are being donated to us.

Amazing to watch.

What a good story.

Interesting history shared by the Henry Blogg Museum.

Cromer RNLI holds presentation evening.
June 2018 marked the end of an era at Cromer Royal National Lifeboat Institution Lifeboat Station as when our long-serving coxswain John Davies retired.
To mark his retirement along with several other stalwarts of Cromer RNLI, a presentation evening was held on 17 November at Northrepps Cottage Hotel.
... During his 36 years of dedicated service John crewed and skippered several RNLI lifeboats – most recently the state-of-the-art Tamar class Lester. John’s skill, courage and knowledge of the local waters were well known as demonstrated by the many rescues in which he has been involved over the years. John was presented with an oil painting and vellum which described his long service to Cromer RNLI. John’s family proudly watched the presentations, not only from Cromer RNLI but also from Sheringham, Wells and Happisburgh's RNLI. At the presentation ceremony was Lee Firman – Area Lifesaving Manager for the RNLI - who made a presentation on behalf of the RNLI to John.
The evening also recognised other crew members who have retired after years of service. These included Peter Stokes – who was a relief mechanic as well as a crew member, Martin Steward – senior helmsman and Jason King – crew member. Gordon Nichols, who is a serving member of Cromer RNLI was presented with a long service award.
Richard Leeds RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, commented, 'Cromer RNLI have a lot to thank John, Martin, Peter and Jason for and we hope that the presentation evening has shown how much they were valued as part of this Station. From myself and the crew we hope that they enjoy their retirement from the RNLI and they are always welcome to come back and visit us. Gordon continues to be a valuable member of our crew.'
All photos Steven Burbidge
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Please come along and help them raise money for us.

A very sad day.

Again the volunteers from RNLI Cromer were able to assist.

Don't forget to put 24 November in your diary. It's the Cromer Ladies Lifeboat Guild's Christmas Bazaar. We have the countdown to the event on our website. www.cromerrnli.org.uk

Interesting comments from RNLI volunteers.

To all the lifeboatmen who served as well as those who were lost.

Richard is also our Lifeboat Operations Manager. He pages the crew when the Lifeboat has to be launched.

We hope you enjoyed the series.

Another rescue by RNLI Cromer.

Amazing song about Henry Blogg and his crew.

A reminder about the last episode tonight of 'saving Lives at Sea'

We had a fantastic day at the open day today. Thank you to all the volunteers who help give such an amazing service to all, not only today but 365 days a year. The highlight has to be the fab Sheringham Shantymen!!!

The Creative Chiropractic team enjoyed a brilliant day at RNLI Cromer for a tour of the Lifeboat Station on the end of Cromer Pier! Thanks so much to both Jim and Gordon for their interactive talks & informative tours. We loved it! Also, a big well done to all the volunteers for their year-round hard work and dedication to saving lives at sea. ⚓️

Thanks for a great service of scattering my dads ashes today and special thanks to Richard very professional my dad would’ve been proud to have been scattered there. Thanks

Thank you to Jim one of your education team who came to visit us tonight. We hope the crew enjoy the goodies we sent back for you.

From 14th lowestoft beavers

So proud and reassured to know that we have an amazing lifeboat and a truly dedicated crew on standby 24/7/365!!

I've always had a live of lifeboats from a very young age but for some reason I've always had a big thing for cromer and its station and museum. Every time I go to cromer I have to go see the station and as a little boy of about 5 the boat had been called out around 7pm and I wanted to stay and see her come home but my mum and dad said no and good job I didn't as it was the early hours of the morning. I just want to say that the RNLI are fantastic and the lifeboat crews do a fantastic job.

I had a fantastic chat and look around with Steve Guest at the weekend. He is a true credit to the RNLI and one of the most knowledgeable crew I have had the pleasure to meet. It's because of people like him I have now enquired about becoming a volunteer. Thank you Steve! Matt

Had an amazing time at the RNLI museum was the highlight of my visit to Cromer, was so interesting. Henry Bloggs such an hero. To every life boat person I salute you.

Can't say anything else other than which ever station, you are all amazing. The display on Sunday was really good too. I have got a video of it but you can hear us taking!

Been visiting Cornwall; RNLI St. Ives and will be in Cromer again later this year. From the SW across to the East and all around the coast line, what a great job these guys do!

A very special and brave bunch of people . Always stay safe folks xx

We had a fantastic day at the open day today. Thank you to all the volunteers who help give such an amazing service to all, not only today but 365 days a year. The highlight has to be the fab Sheringham Shantymen!!!

The Creative Chiropractic team enjoyed a brilliant day at RNLI Cromer for a tour of the Lifeboat Station on the end of Cromer Pier! Thanks so much to both Jim and Gordon for their interactive talks & informative tours. We loved it! Also, a big well done to all the volunteers for their year-round hard work and dedication to saving lives at sea. ⚓️

Thanks for a great service of scattering my dads ashes today and special thanks to Richard very professional my dad would’ve been proud to have been scattered there. Thanks

Thank you to Jim one of your education team who came to visit us tonight. We hope the crew enjoy the goodies we sent back for you.

From 14th lowestoft beavers

So proud and reassured to know that we have an amazing lifeboat and a truly dedicated crew on standby 24/7/365!!

I've always had a live of lifeboats from a very young age but for some reason I've always had a big thing for cromer and its station and museum. Every time I go to cromer I have to go see the station and as a little boy of about 5 the boat had been called out around 7pm and I wanted to stay and see her come home but my mum and dad said no and good job I didn't as it was the early hours of the morning. I just want to say that the RNLI are fantastic and the lifeboat crews do a fantastic job.

I had a fantastic chat and look around with Steve Guest at the weekend. He is a true credit to the RNLI and one of the most knowledgeable crew I have had the pleasure to meet. It's because of people like him I have now enquired about becoming a volunteer. Thank you Steve! Matt

Had an amazing time at the RNLI museum was the highlight of my visit to Cromer, was so interesting. Henry Bloggs such an hero. To every life boat person I salute you.

Can't say anything else other than which ever station, you are all amazing. The display on Sunday was really good too. I have got a video of it but you can hear us taking!

Been visiting Cornwall; RNLI St. Ives and will be in Cromer again later this year. From the SW across to the East and all around the coast line, what a great job these guys do!

A very special and brave bunch of people . Always stay safe folks xx

We had a fantastic day at the open day today. Thank you to all the volunteers who help give such an amazing service to all, not only today but 365 days a year. The highlight has to be the fab Sheringham Shantymen!!!

The Creative Chiropractic team enjoyed a brilliant day at RNLI Cromer for a tour of the Lifeboat Station on the end of Cromer Pier! Thanks so much to both Jim and Gordon for their interactive talks & informative tours. We loved it! Also, a big well done to all the volunteers for their year-round hard work and dedication to saving lives at sea. ⚓️

Thanks for a great service of scattering my dads ashes today and special thanks to Richard very professional my dad would’ve been proud to have been scattered there. Thanks

Thank you to Jim one of your education team who came to visit us tonight. We hope the crew enjoy the goodies we sent back for you.

From 14th lowestoft beavers

So proud and reassured to know that we have an amazing lifeboat and a truly dedicated crew on standby 24/7/365!!

I've always had a live of lifeboats from a very young age but for some reason I've always had a big thing for cromer and its station and museum. Every time I go to cromer I have to go see the station and as a little boy of about 5 the boat had been called out around 7pm and I wanted to stay and see her come home but my mum and dad said no and good job I didn't as it was the early hours of the morning. I just want to say that the RNLI are fantastic and the lifeboat crews do a fantastic job.

I had a fantastic chat and look around with Steve Guest at the weekend. He is a true credit to the RNLI and one of the most knowledgeable crew I have had the pleasure to meet. It's because of people like him I have now enquired about becoming a volunteer. Thank you Steve! Matt

Had an amazing time at the RNLI museum was the highlight of my visit to Cromer, was so interesting. Henry Bloggs such an hero. To every life boat person I salute you.

Can't say anything else other than which ever station, you are all amazing. The display on Sunday was really good too. I have got a video of it but you can hear us taking!

Been visiting Cornwall; RNLI St. Ives and will be in Cromer again later this year. From the SW across to the East and all around the coast line, what a great job these guys do!

A very special and brave bunch of people . Always stay safe folks xx