Nick Alexander - Chairman & Beach Crew

Nick is a farmer by trade and ex-Coxswain of the Lifeboat. Nick stood down from Coxswain in November 2009 to spend more time with his young family, but still plays a very active part in the service as crew and Chairman.

Pam Tidd - Secretary

Pam has played very active part in the crew for many years and does a very good job of keeping all of the crew in line at crew meetings.

Brian Hall - Coxswain

Brian joined the service as part of the junior crew scheme and has moved upwards ever since. Brian is a builder and gardener by trade and is one half of VJ's disco.

Dave Francis - Second Coxswain

Dave joined the service in September 2002 at the age of 14 and has been Second Coxswain since november 2009. Dave is a qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor and works for the local Nissan Garage, Crayford and Abbs.

Paul Francis - Mechanic & Helm

Paul, or Ginge has been the station mechanic for four years. He works in the local area as a telephone engineer and is a RYA Powerboat Instructor.

Colin Plummer - Helm

Colin is currently the longest standing member of crew still serving on the boat.

Simon Hudson - Helm

Simon re-joined the service several years ago and was quickly made a helm of the Lifeboat. Simon is a dedicated Liverpool supporter.

Gerry Robins - Junior Helm

Gerry and wife Pauline run a bed and breakfast in the village. Gerry has so far made two appearances in the Lifeboat Pantomime and village Christmas Eve Pagent.

Wayne Ellis - Junior Helm

Wayne is nicknamed Dribbley for a reason only known by other members of the crew. He joined the service at 14 and was a member of the Junior Crew before moving up to full crew. Wayne is the current holder of the bent prop award.

James Ellis - Junior Helm & Second Mechanic

James was talked into joining by Second Coxswain Dave and hasn't looked back since. He works for local garage Crayford and Abbs.

Nick Winterford - Senior Crew

Nick has enjoyed many years on the service and held many roles including Training Officer and Second Coxswain.

Phil Beck - Prospective Junior Helm

Phil has a very experienced background in watersports including surf kayaking. He lives in the village with his wife and children.

Chris Driver - Prospective Junior Helm

Chris has been on the crew for just under three years and is loving every minute. He is currently working hard on the Junior Helm scheme.

Andrew 'Bloggsy' Smith - Prospective Junior Helm

Andrew has been on the crew for over a year. He currently works behind the bar in the Ship Inn and is training to be a nurse.

Jason O'Toole - Crew

Jason works in and around the village with Coxswain Brian and their gardening business.

Sam Hall - Crew

Sam is one of the two female crew on the service. Married to the Coxswain Brian, she works in a care home in the village.

Vikki Bensley - Crew

Vikki has been on the crew for several years and lives just outside the village with husband Rick and baby Ethan.

Scott Cullum - Crew

Scott is head chef in a local pub and has been on the crew for just over a year..

Steve Byford - Crew

Steve has been on the crew for seven years and thoroughly enjoys all aspects.