A LIFEBOAT crew from Ilfracombe will deliver a commemorative scroll by sea for Minehead volunteers to sign on Saturday (April 20) as part of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) 200th anniversary celebrations.

The scroll contains the RNLI’s ‘One Crew’ pledge to save without judgment every person it can, staying true to Sir William Hillary’s vision when he founded the institution in 1824.

The bamboo paper scroll is due to arrive at Minehead RNLI Station after 3.30 pm during a community afternoon which includes poetry readings, shanty singing, a photograph exhibition, and the results of a bunting competition from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Former Minehead helmsman Chris Rundle will also attend to talk about and sign his book giving a history of the town’s RNLI station, ‘There for those in Peril’ , which is being launched for the occasion.

The commemorative scroll is being taken around the country in a ‘Connecting our Communities’ relay journey through every RNLI region before ending its journey in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, the former home of Sir William.

An RNLI spokesperson said: “No matter how you help save lives at sea, whether you are a selfless volunteer or a kind supporter, we would love for you to get involved.

“Come and see the scroll up close at an event near you, and see lifesavers sign the pledge on behalf of their communities.

“By passing this pledge from one incredible community to the next, we hope to inspire the next generation of lifesavers.”