Students from the University of Exeter have plans to set up a fundraising branch on campus for their local lifeboat station. In addition, two other groups from the University already have events planned at the end of March specifically to support the launch and recovery vehicle appeal at Exmouth RNLI.
It is hoped that with enough support, a branch can be established that will both raise the profile of the RNLI amongst the University population, as well as raising funds too. Community Fundraising Manager for the South West, Frances Warren comments;
‘We are delighted students at Exeter University are keen to get involved with fundraising for the RNLI and develop links with the local lifeboat station at Exmouth. A number of students at this University have been involved with the RNLI through summer jobs and it is wonderful they are keen to continue to support us in this way. The group at Exeter have some exciting plans for events over the next year.’
Lifejackets save lives – all the evidence indicates that a correctly fitted lifejacket will significantly improve your chances of survival if the unforeseen or unfortunate occurs. Not only will a lifejacket keep you afloat and allow you to adopt the HELP position that minimises heat loss (Heat Escape Lessening Position), it should turn an unconscious casualty to keep the airway above the water, writes Peter Williams. 
Four members of the Moose International City of Exeter Lodge presented Exmouth RNLI with a cheque for £500 on 16 February. Volunteer Deputy Launching Authority, Dave Ashman gave up his Saturday morning to show the visitors around the boathouse.
