East Sussex Branch of the Coastguard Association anniversary

Past and present coastguards from Bexhill, Eastbourne, Hastings and Rye Bay companies celebrated with a buffet, lots of old photographs and a demonstration by the "old timers" of how the breaches buoy used to be used.

A presentation of hand-bearing compasses was made to the companies by Stuart Arundel, national chairman of the Coastguard Association. A commemorative plaque was presented to Eric Hollingsworth, president of the East Sussex branch.

Many stories of rescues in yesteryear were retold and old friendships renewed.

Bexhill Coastguard is looking to recruit further volunteers. Training takes place every Wednesday evening between 1900-2100 at the Coastguard Station Galley Hill.

Anyone interested who lives and works in Bexhill should visit or call 07785 302621or Email www.bexhillcoastguard@yahoo.co.uk for further details.