Campaign for Devon lifeboat

The lifeboat is able to reach sites at its end of Bigbury Bay within minutes, compared to the 40 minutes or so needed by the Salcombe Lifeboat.

For many years the lifeboat was Government-funded, before its withdrawal from service a couple of years ago.

On 21 May Hope Cove got its lifeboat back again – but now as a new privately funded enterprise (Charity 1140126), with annual running costs estimated at some £28,000.

In addition, a new boat may be needed within about two years, at a cost of some £50,000.

Donations from any divers who visit the area and value the service would be welcomed – but on a wider scale, there is the opportunity to join the 50-50 Club.

For £5 a month, participants can enter monthly draws, where half of the take goes back to four draw winners and half to the lifeboat fund.

More - www.hopecovelifeboat.org