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Teenager Raises Thousands For Sandown And Shanklin Independent Lifeboat

A teenager has raised thousands of pounds for Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.

Emilia Belchamber, who is 13 years old and from Surbiton, and her Aunt Vivien White, call into the lifeboat station and present a donation each year.

This year, they have raised £1,150 - and the previous year was £808.62.

Since they started in 2018, they have raised £2658.62, by selling handmade jewellery out of tumbled beach glass and shells, as well as painted pebbles and wind chimes.

This has all been done from their beach hut on Shanklin's Hope Beach, along with a few other huts and people helping to make items for their stall.

Mark Birch, Operations Manager, said:

"I am always so delighted to see Emilia and Vivien each year, and their support goes a long way.

"We are amazed how many wonderful things they make, and all their thoughtfulness and hard work."

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