MEMBERS of New Quay RNLI lifeboat station have met more than 200 children in the past month to promote sea safety advice.

They have shown over 200 children from six schools and two Scout and Girl Guide groups around the lifeboat station and informed them of the RNLI’s essential safety advice.

Not only have schools from Ceredigion been visiting but schools from Carmarthenshire and further afield have also been to see New Quay’s all-weather lifeboat.

Gareth Rhys Jones, headteacher of Ysgol Llanllwni, said: “The children and staff had a fantastic day at New Quay whilst visiting the RNLI boathouse.

“The children had the opportunity to talk to the RNLI staff regarding offshore and onshore safety and also had an opportunity to see the all-weather lifeboat and the smaller inshore lifeboat.

“The visit was extremely beneficial to the school and it has inspired the pupils to create art and written work based on the theme of the seaside.

“I would like to thank the staff of the RNLI for their time and for their enthusiasm during the visit. We look forward to visiting again in the future.”

To round off the busy summer school term the RNLI attended New Quay school’s emergency services’ morning at the local fire station along with the coastguard, fire service, Dyfed-Powys Police, Wales Air Ambulance and the RNLI lifeguards.

Pete Yates, New Quay RNLI inshore lifeboat helm and the parent of two New Quay school pupils, said: “It was a good opportunity for the children to see the lifeboat, learn about sea safety, and see how the different emergency services work together.

“Hopefully some will join the crew in future.”

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