Each day in the run-up to the RNLI’s 200th birthday, a different voice will share a unique perspective on how the charity saves and changes lives. 200 Voices will transport you back in time, far out to sea and into the future.
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Each day in the run-up to the RNLI’s 200th birthday, a different voice will share a unique perspective on how the charity saves and changes lives. 200 Voices will transport you back in time, far out to sea and into the future.
After the Penlee lifeboat disaster, the RNLI’s collection boxes overflowed with donations. Val Nixon MBE fought through ice and snow to help keep up with the outpouring of generosity
The winter of 1981 was one of the coldest on record. Snow and ice meant the RNLI closed the north-east office early for Christmas. But, on the morning after the Penlee disaster on 19 December, Val Nixon managed to get through the severe weather to open the office and help.
Even though they were hundreds of miles from where the disaster happened, Val recalls how generous supporters in the area wanted to fundraise in any way they could. She talks about the tremendous kindness people showed to the RNLI after that disaster – one of many incredible fundraising initiatives she’s been part of in her lifelong career with the charity.
200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI
Interview by Adventurous Audio
Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls
The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200
RNLI 200 Voices
Each day in the run-up to the RNLI’s 200th birthday, a different voice will share a unique perspective on how the charity saves and changes lives. 200 Voices will transport you back in time, far out to sea and into the future.
