(by James Rann, The Islander, 8th January 2026)
Albany Lodge 151 has donated more than £2,300 to Ryde Beach Lifeguards in support of their life-saving work on the beaches of the Isle of Wight.
The donation of £2,376.25, made by Worshipful Master Ben Tanner Rolf, reflects Albany Lodge 151’s ongoing commitment to supporting local community initiatives, youth organisations, and national charities throughout the year.
Ryde Beach Lifeguards, the Worshipful Master’s chosen charity, provides voluntary lifesaving cover on both Ryde and Sandown beaches. Last year, the team carried out 2,857 patrol hours, responded to 126 incidents, and directly assisted 85 people. Their efforts also led to 2 lives being saved, alongside 138 preventative actions taken to stop accidents before they occurred.
The team works closely with Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, HM Coastguard, the RNLI, and local lifeboat crews. They also deliver pre-season safety education to local schools and community groups.
Despite their impact, Ryde Beach Lifeguards received no grant funding in 2025, relying entirely on…
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Ryde Beach Lifeguards, the Worshipful Master’s chosen charity, provides voluntary lifesaving cover on both Ryde and Sandown beaches. Last year, the team carried out 2,857 patrol hours, responded to 126 incidents, and directly assisted 85 people. Their efforts also led to 2 lives being saved, alongside 138 preventative actions taken to stop accidents before they occurred.
The team works closely with Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, HM Coastguard, the RNLI, and local lifeboat crews. They also deliver pre-season safety education to local schools and community groups.
Despite their impact, Ryde Beach Lifeguards received no grant funding in 2025, relying entirely on…
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Despite their impact, Ryde Beach Lifeguards received no grant funding in 2025, relying entirely on…
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