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Ryde Lifeguards Receive Ambulance Service Commendation Award

The Ryde Beach Lifeguard team has been awarded an Ambulance Service Commendation for outstanding support throughout the busy summer months.

The Ryde Beach Lifeguards are made up of 12 lifeguards and two beach safety volunteers. They were presented with the award by The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service for their recent actions that have helped to keep the public safe over the summer.

Ryde Beach Lifeguarding was initially set up 2011, funded by Ryde Town Council. The service started with a basic provision but over the years this has grown. It now includes a centre of excellence for lifeguard training, drowning prevention talks, sea safe programme, beach rookies and more.

Ryde Beach Lifeguards provide beach safety for both Ryde and Sandown beaches, operating from 11am to 6pm every day, throughout out July and August.

Louise Walker, Ambulance Education, Training and Engagement Lead said: 

“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the care and attention the Lifeguards give to the public at both Ryde and Sandown Beaches. Their ongoing training, safety awareness and prevention programmes are highly commendable, the team truly is an asset to our Island community.”

Todd Miller, Beach Manager, added:

“I am personally very passionate about the services we deliver at both Ryde and Sandown, and this is passed down to the team who I know work extremely hard every day to ensure the safety of everyone on our beaches.

"To receive an award and recognition from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service for the work we do, means the world to myself and the team. Thank you. Equally we are tremendously grateful for all the support we receive from all the emergency services throughout the summer months."

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