"ISN'T it an easy job to be a life guard? Sun bathing, surfing, swimming, going out on a boat and reminding the people to stay between the red and yellow flag. Easy — that's what many people might think. We had a very different experience with the RNLI life guards from Polzeath..." Barbara Degener told the 'Post'.

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