BURNHAM-on-Sea RNLI volunteers have taken part in a 'special photo moment' to commemorate the charity's 200th anniversary.

On Thursday, August 1, RNLI representatives from Burnham-on-Sea participated in One Moment for One Crew, to create a photographic record of those involved with the lifesaving charity in its 200th year.

The RNLI asked its volunteers and staff from around the UK and Ireland to take a photo of themselves, their crew or their team, at as close to 18:24 on 1.8.24 as possible.

Whether lifeguards on a beach, lifeboat crew at a station, fundraisers at an event, or volunteers in a museum – all involved with the charity were encouraged to submit a photo of themselves representing their RNLI role no matter what they were doing at that point in time.

Representatives including lifeboat crews, lifeguards, fundraisers, shop volunteers, and family members from RNLI communities in Burnham-on-Sea took part in the moment.

The photos have been uploaded to an online portal and will be used to create a commemorative montage image.

Anjie Rook, RNLI Associate Director, who is overseeing the RNLI’s 200th anniversary programmes, said: "One Moment for One Crew is very much about celebrating the people of today’s RNLI and, we hope, inspiring those future generations who will take the RNLI into its third century of lifesaving.

"We have encouraged anyone who has some form of involvement with the RNLI to participate in this special One Moment for One Crew photographic event, to capture a record of everyone who, at this moment in time, is playing some part in the RNLI’s lifesaving work, continuing its legacy and securing its future.

"During our 200th anniversary year we have been remembering our past, celebrating the lifesaving service we provide today, and aiming to inspire future generations of lifesavers and supporters.

"The RNLI has been saving lives at sea for 200 years thanks to its incredible people – the courageous lifeboat crews and lifeguards who put their own lives at risk to save others; the dedicated fundraisers who raise the income to power those rescues; the committed volunteers who give their own time in a range of other roles such as giving out water safety advice or helping to run our retail shops and museums, and the staff who provide vital support to our volunteers."