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Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat Station Shortlisted for Prestigious RICS UK Awards
We are incredibly proud to announce that the redevelopment of Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat Station has been shortlisted in the Community Benefit category at the RICS UK Awards 2026 – South West. This recognition reflects the outstanding collaboration behind the project, delivered by Studio Four Architects, McNaughts Quantity Surveyors, Skinner Construction, the wider project team and…
Read MoreBeach safety starts long before anyone reaches the beach
As part of our commitment to keeping our community safe, our Sidmouth Beach Lifeguards are once again spending the summer term visiting local schools to share vital beach and water safety advice. This year, we’ve visited 23 schools, from Newton Poppleford in the west to Seaton in the east, and as far inland as Honiton…
Read MoreSidmouth Beach Lifeguards return to duty tomorrow for the start of the summer season.
Tomorrow marks the return of the Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat’s Beach Lifeguard team for the summer season! Our lifeguards will be patrolling the beach throughout the summer half term, the summer school holidays, and weekends in between – helping to keep everyone safe while enjoying the coast. Over the past weeks, the team has completed intensive…
Read MoreFrom Mary Taylor to MB4H: A New Chapter for Sidmouth Lifeboat Launch
Our launch tractor, Mary Taylor – named in recognition of the generous bequest that made her possible – is now approaching the end of her operational life. With that in mind, we placed an order two years ago for a replacement tractor and carriage system with Clayton Engineering, specialists in the design, construction and maintenance…
Read MoreLifeboat Recovered on Sidmouth Beach
Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was contacted by Beer Coastguard Rescue Team to assist with a container ship lifeboat that had washed off a vessel four days ago and come ashore on Sidmouth Beach. With the evening tide posing a real risk of the lifeboat being broken up over night, a decision was made to recover and…
Read MoreWould you like to volunteer at Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat?
Visitor Engagement role Our volunteer Support Team are the first point of contact for visitors into the boathouse. As well as managing the shop, taking sales and donations, you will be talking to visitors about our organisation, helping spread the work of our independent status and the work we do. Our shifts are a maximum…
Read MoreSidmouth Independent Beach Lifeguards Launch Full-Time Summer Patrols
From this Saturday 12th July, Sidmouth Independent Beach Lifeguards will begin full-time patrols, operating seven days a week from 10am to 6pm until 7th September. The team will provide professional lifeguard cover, rescue services, first aid, prevention, education, and advanced medical support where required to beach goers in Sidmouth. Trained to a high level of…
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Read MoreSidmouth Independent Lifeboat Reflects on a Successful 2024
As the year draws to a close, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat and its Beach Lifeguard Service takes a look back on another year of service, growth, and community support. It’s been a rewarding 2024 for our Lifeboat Crew, Lifeguards, and Support Team, with milestones that we believe will benefit Sidmouth and its visitors for years to…
Read MoreLatest Callout – 19.10.24
Date: 19.10.24 Callout #: 13 Paged to an intoxicated male who had entered the water at Sidmouth Beach. Male was ashore with member of public, so all assets stood down.
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