THE volunteer team at Bude RNLI lifeboat station held the formal naming ceremony and service of dedication of its new D class inshore lifeboat George Bird on Saturday, May 18.

The event was hosted at the lifeboat station where the donor of the lifeboat, Patricia Bird from Kent, splashed the bow with champagne as she named the new lifeboat in memory of her husband.

Guests were greeted first by Paul Finn, Chai­rman of the Bude RNLI Lifeboat Management Group who said the ceremony continued a proud tradition for the station.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.