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Photograph is of both the Bridlington and Humber Lifeboats on exercise earlier this year. Image: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI and Humber RNLI launch to assist fishing vessel

Father Christmas at Bridlington RNLI. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner.

Join Bridlington RNLI for a Christmas singalong

High Sheriff of East Riding of Yorkshire visits Bridlington RNLI. Photo courtesy of RNLI Bridlington.

High Sheriff of East Riding of Yorkshire visits Bridlington RNLI

Bridlington RNLI all-weather boat Anthony Patrick Jones launching. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI on exercise diverted after mayday call to paddleboarders

Experienced helm, Jason ‘Forest’ Webber, is leaving the volunteer RNLI team. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington lifeboat team says goodbye to helm 'Forest' as he heads to Poole

There will be an opportunity to be part of tours to see how your local lifeboat crew go to work saving lives at sea. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Attention all petrolheads: Bridlington Supercar Saturday takes place this month

Amos returns to say 'thank you' with crew members AJ Shepherd (left) and Jason Stephenson (right). Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI gives Golden Retriever in difficulty a lift to safety

Bridlington RNLI inshore lifeboat (ILB) Ernie Wellings. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI rescue crew from a motor boat with failed engine

The lifeboat station tours also include checking out the crew’s boats which are regularly called out to incidents along the coast.

Bridlington RNLI to offer tours of the lifeboat station

Volunteer crew of the Bridlington RNLI were called to assist a yacht attempting to reach Bridlington Harbour. Image credit: RNLI/David Marsden

Volunteer crew of the Bridlington RNLI in afternoon yacht rescue

Kärcher cleaning equipment being put through its paces by Bridlington RNLI volunteer Dave Coverdale. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI receives new equipment that could save volunteers hours of time
Bridlington RNLI have received new lifeboat cleaning equipment from global-leader Kärcher as part of their four-year partnership with the charity.

The Bridlington RNLI have had a very busy day, with three seperate call outs within 24 hours.

Bridlington RNLI 'kept very busy' with third call out within 24 hours

With the assistance of a beach tractor, East Riding of Yorkshire Council removed the van from the sands.

Bridlington RNLI investigate submerged van on beach later removed by council

Bridlington RNLI Lifeboat 'Antony Patrick Jones' returns after the launch. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Second call of the day for Bridlington RNLI

Boats called 'Gratitude' and 'Three Brothers' contended with the poor sea conditions at the festival.

Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival success

Bridlington RNLI lifeboat Ernie Wellings launched this morning to assist a submerged van. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Submerged van prompts dawn Bridlington RNLI launch

The Bridlington inshore Lifeboat had to launch during the stations popular Open Day. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI Open Day rescue

Visitors can enjoy a nice glass of bubbles at this event set in the beautiful Sewerby Hall gardens. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI to host special summer fundraiser at Sewerby Hall

George Welch had an intense first day with Bridlington RNLI. Photo: Cade Dickinson.

Bridlington RNLI lifeguard rescues three men on his first day

Visitors soak the crew during last year’s Bridlington Lifeboat open day. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI ready to host open day as part of a full week of activities

The world-famous Gurkhas at last years event held in Bridlington.

Bridlington RNLI to host Armed Forces Day this June

Bridlington Inshore Lifeboat 'Ernie Wellings' launched to rescue rib. Credit: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI lifeboat called to assist inflatable boat

Picture is RNLI crew member Mike Patrick, who's children love to come down and watch the lifeboats. Credit: Mike Milner/RNLI

Saving lives for over 200 years: Why Bridlington RNLI matters

Bridlington ALB was launched after reports were received of a person on the shoreline near Bempton Cliffs (Image copyright RNLI/Mike Milner)

Bridlington RNLI search the shoreline for missing person

Porsche Festival at Bridlington Spa, Bridlington. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Best pictures from Porsches on the Prom as sports cars grace Yorkshire coast

Bridlington RNLI are holding a family friendly Craft Fayre this April and Stormy Stan will also be visiting throughout the day. Credit: RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington RNLI hosting Craft Fayre this April

Bridlington RNLI volunteers Anna Needham, Tabatha Craig, Sarah Berrey, Kristina Batalina and Lynn Shaw

Bridlington RNLI celebrates International Women's Day

Many of the Great Gale victims are buried in a mass grave at Priory Church and a service has been held at the church every February since the tragedy.

Bridlington RNLI to hold memorial service for victim of infamous Great Gale
A special memorial service will be held to mark the 152nd anniversary of the historic Great Gale at Bridlington Priory Church.

Jason Webber at the Bridlington RNLI station in all of his gear.

Join Bridlington RNLI to make friends and save lives at sea

Both the Bridlington Coastguard and the RNLI are a fantastic way to make a difference in your community while meeting new people.

Bridlington RNLI and Coastguard looking to recruit

The Bridlington Christmas Craft Fayre will be held on Saturday, November 19.

Bridlington RNLI festive craft fayre to take place later this month

Lesley Gafney, landlady of the Beaconsfield pub, brought a welcome donation to Bridlington RNLI. Photo courtesy of Bridlington RNLI

Beaconsfield pub regular supports Bridlington RNLI by doubling crew members’ par...

Malcolm Hastie, one of the original members of the Shannon Launch and Recovery System (SLARS) designers, paid a visit to Bridlington RNLI earlier this month in order to see the system in action. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI hosts a special guest – one of the designers of the vital lifeb...

Bridlington RNLI volunteer crew were called into service in response to a yacht that had called for assistance 45 miles off Flamborough Head. Photo: HM Coastguard Bridlington

Bridlington RNLI’s volunteer crew in 14-hour callout to rescue stricken yacht

Ian Dewar (left) from the Yorkshire Veterans Model Group presents a cheque for £200 to Bob Taylor (Brid RNLI). Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Yorkshire Veterans Model Group members present cheque for £200 to Bridlington RN...

The call for assistance was made at 10am requesting that the crew attend to collect a person out at sea on a support vessel some 65 miles north-east of Bridlington. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew called out to long-distance rescue

The Bridlington RNLI team sprang into action last Thursday (September 22) to rescue a stricken windsurfer following a shout by HM Coastguard. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI crew rescues windsurfer who was clinging to a buoy two miles of...

Shane (second right), Walter and Wendy from the Lounge Bar, Bridlington.

Lounge Bar raise over £700 at fundraising evening for Bridlington RNLI

Bridlington RNLI's inshore lifeboat - Ernie Wellings - returns to the harbour after the emergency call. (Photo: Bridlington RNLI)

Yacht rescued by RNLI after emergency distress flare launched in Bridlington

Bridlington lifeboat crew went to the assistance of a boat that lost power

Bridlington RNLI crew member attends first rescue since qualifying as mechanic

The signature sheet is being created to commemorate the lifeboat station's 200th anniversary

Become Immortalised and help raise funds for Bridlington RNLI

Family of Ernie Wellings with the Rev Matthew Pollard and Ernie Wellings.

Bridlington RNLI holds naming ceremony and dedication for inshore lifeboat

Kristina Batalina.

Bridlington RNLI recruits its first ever overseas volunteer

The family of Carole Priestley are pictured on Bridlington North Pier ahead of the sail past by Bridlington's all-weather lifeboat ‘Antony Patrick Jones’. Photo: Mike Milner RNLI

RNLI crew’s fitting tribute to Carole Priestley who was a leading light at Bridl...

Bridlington RNLI volunteers are inviting people to join them for Pimm’s, Prosecco, strawberries and cream accompanied by chamber music and a lot of fun whilst helping the RNLI to save lives at sea.

Chance to join Bridlington RNLI’s blooming great event at Sewerby Hall
Bridlington RNLI is to hold its first-ever RNLI Gardens evening at Sewerby Hall.

The D Class lifeboat will be accepted by Bridlington Lifeboat Station and Reverend Matthew Pollard will lead the service of dedication before it is officially named ‘Ernie Wellings’. Photo: Mike Milner

Bidlington RNLI to hold lifeboat naming ceremony in honour of Ernie Wellings

The volunteer Bridlington RNLI lifeboat crew was tasked to assist a man who had been taken ill while at sea on a 24-metre vessel, 25 miles north east off Flamborough Head. Photo courtesy of Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI called out to medical emergency on vessel off Flamborough Head

Buddies for Boats members are pictured with Bridlington RNLI volunteer Jason Stephenson. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Hundreds attend open day as popular Bridlington RNLI fundraiser returns

Bobbi Jo Harrison, landlady at the North Star Marina Club in Goole and Alan Gardiner, a supporter of the RNLI and patron of the North Star Marina Club, who was integral in raising the funds, recently handed over £572.81 to Bridlington RNLI. Photo courtesy of Bridlington RNLI

Whisky bottle collection at Goole marina club raises £572.81 for Bridlington RNL...

Brownies and Rainbow Guides from St John’s Burlington Church enjoyed the visit and tour around the Bridlington RNLI Station. Photo submitted

St John’s Burlington Brownies and Rainbow Guides enjoy a tour around Bridlington...

The Bridlington RNLI volunteer crew thanks everyone who supported the maritime and general auction. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI crew say thank you after almost £5,000 is raised during maritim...

Scarborough Garrison cosplayers during the RNLI fundraising collection.

Scarborough Garrison cosplayers raise £163 for Bridlington RNLI while posing for...

Bridlington RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat had a call on Friday evening (June 17) in order to assist a yacht who had requested assistance due to a fouled propeller. Photo: Steve Craven/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI crew called out to assist yacht with fouled propeller

Bridlington RNLI shop launches appeal to attract new volunteers. Photo: Mike Milner/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI shop launches appeal to attract new volunteers

Bridlington’s ALB Anthony Patrick Jones was launched at 2:30am in response to assist the Humber lifeboat after a call from the Coastguard to aid the recovery of a local fishing vessel that had struck a wind turbine south of Hornsea. Photo: Sarah Berrey/RNLI

Bridlington RNLI team called to assist local fishing boat after it struck a wind...