For our next talk we welcome John Ray from the RNLI to talk about the past and present saving of lives by the Ramsgate lifeboat crews.

John has been actively involved with the RNLI for over 40 years in a variety of roles and is currently Ramsgate RNLI’s archivist and a water safety education advisor. His talk will cover the history and work of lifeboats at Ramsgate since 1802.

This May there will be much celebration in the town of the  85th. anniversary of the rescue of British and allied troops from Dunkirk so his history will include the unique role of Thanet’s lifeboats during Operation Dynamo.

As usual the talk will be at the San Clu Hotel with doors open at 6:30pm and the event running from 7pm to 8pm. Booking is required in advance at £3 per person. Non-members of the Ramsgate Society will be invited to make a further donation on the day or we can accept credit cards to join you up there and then!

Pre-booking is essential for this talk here: https://bit.ly/RNLITalk or click on the website code below.