Scarborough Lifeboat holds it's first virtual annual memorial service

The annual ECJR memorial service, commemorating lifeboat crew who have perished at sea, took place virtually on Sunday
Lifeboat station standard bearer Kev Roberts walking down the aisle at the start of the service.Lifeboat station standard bearer Kev Roberts walking down the aisle at the start of the service.
Lifeboat station standard bearer Kev Roberts walking down the aisle at the start of the service.

For the first time in its 66 year history, the annual ECJR memorial service at St Mary's Church, Old Town, Scarborough, was broadcast live online.

The service, led by The Rev Richard Walker, was streamed live by two vicars from the church flock, The Rev Hannah Madin and The Rev Jake Madin. The soundman was church stalwart Hilary Watts.

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It featured an address by The Rev Pam Jennings and a bible reading by coxswain Lee Marton. Shore-crew volunteer Dave Grieves read the roll of honour - a list of names of everyone who has died in service.

Rev Hannah Madin and Rev Jake Madin.Rev Hannah Madin and Rev Jake Madin.
Rev Hannah Madin and Rev Jake Madin.

The socially-distanced congregation was made up of many members of Scarborough RNLI and borough mayor Hazel Lynskey.

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