Hunstanton RNLI crew bid farewell to treasurer Bob McDonald

A lifeboat treasurer paid tribute to the crew he served on his final day at their busy station on Sunday, 3 November.

Bob McDonald became took over the financial helm at Hunstanton RNLI five years ago.

He is leaving the station because he is relocating from Norfolk to Cheshire.

Crew assembled after their weekly Sunday training session for a farewell presentation.

Launch Authority Jeff Lenton - who joined the RNLI on the same day as Bob back in 2019 - gave him a card signed by the crew, along with a Hunstanton Lifeboat Crew polo shirt.

Retired marine engineer Bob, 75, said afterwards: 'I joined up because I just wanted to give something back.

'The crew here are fantastic people to work with in a challenging environment.

'Their commitment to what they do is outstanding and they deserve all the help they can get.

'I've seen them go out in really horrendous weather, quite happy to go out there and save somebody's life.

'It's been a privilege being here and I shall really miss everybody.'

As well as his acerbic wit, Bob was also known to swing a golf club from time to time for the station's team.

Jeff said: 'He's an amazing character, he's someone with good scruples and very professional standards.'