Silver Jubilee

Back in 1977, when I was a youngster I remember the celebrations for the Queen's Silver Jubilee.  I didn't really know what it was all about, but I do recall there was a street party in the road outside, my mum bought us a union jack T-shirt, and we had  day off school.

We had a Silver Jubilee of our own yesterday, and although no street parties or days off school (I think I still have the T-shirt) this silver jubilee was equally as important - certainly for our Station Officer, Ian Brown.

Yep, 25 years ago yesterday, a fresh faced young lad, knee high to a grass hopper but sky high with enthusiasm joined the team at Peveril Point as Swanage 196.  Now, as Station Officer and having overseen the move to our new Station at North Beach Car Park, he's still just as full of enthusiasm and just as dedicated although certainly no taller and not quite so fresh faced.

We'll have a look at some of the rescues Ian's been involved in in the coming days (when we can't think what else to write) but for the meantime we couldn't let the occasion slip by unnoticed.

So, from all your friends and colleagues, Congratulations Ian, and thanks for the hours of voluntary service that you have given to the people and town of Swanage.

Swanage 196 on patrol on his first day a long time ago