After 46 years as Peel lifeboat medical officer Dr. Phillip Christian has retired and his service was recognised at the annual general meeting of Peel RNLI held on Thursday 10th April.

Branch Chairman Stuart Blackley outlined Phillips long service and thanked him for his help to the branch over the years. He than presented a painting of Ruby Clery painted by Roland on behalf of all the volunteers at Peel station. He also presented a letter from Paul Boussier Chief Executive of the RNLI who thanked and congratulated Phillip on his long service.

Also honoured with a framed certificate at the meeting was Jack Lee former crewman and now committee member who has over many years run the bonus ball competition raising over ?16000 for RNLI funds.

Stuart Blackley went on to thank all the volunteers for their work over the past year as did Paddy Kelly Ladies Guild Chair .  Margaret Kelly branch Treasurer gave a report of the past years fund raising saying that it was much the same as the previous year with the magnificent sum of ?31,806.

Allen Corlett lifeboat operations manager gave a report of the years activities and rescues with Peel again being one of the busiest lifeboats on the Island.

Photo - Phillip Christian receiving a painting form Chairman Stuart Blackley.