The RNLI station on Roa Island, off Barrow in Furness, will again be taking part in the RNLI SOS RADIO WEEK for 2013 from 19th - 27th January 2013 (weekends Only) --- (2013 QSL and Certificate available above)

the station has one of the new TAMAR boats named "Grace Dixon" and a D class inflatable "Vision of Tamworth"

As you may or may not be aware . the RNLI relies entirely on Public Donations to maintain its operational capability, having spent many years myself on water in the Royal Navy, both surface and submarine vessels, i know, and value, the efforts "above and beyond the call of duty" that this service provide -- the dedication of all involved are a credit to themselves and to the human race as a whole.

the SOS RADIO WEEK is an annual fund raiser -- Please visit WWW.RNLI.ORG website and consider donating to such a worthy cause.

GB5LBC is part of FOUR lifeboat stations operating in Cumbria during this years event. 2013 will be the second time all Four cumbrian RNLI stations have been on the air . G4USW is the qsl manager for all four, so if working all, or some of the 4 ,please consider qsl'ing direct supplying an SASE this will be the quickest means, and the preferred method.

YOUR qsl cards are NOT required Unless you state on air that you do NOT require a card then i will blanket send cards via the bureau - so PLEASE state if you DO NOT require a qsl

the FOUR Cumbrian RNLI lifeboat stations taking part are

GB1LBC - RNLI SILLOTH

GB2LBC - RNLI WORKINGTON

GB4LBC - RNLI St.BEES

GB5LBC - RNLI BARROW -in- FURNESS

********if you work all 4 contact me by email g4usw1@sky.com for a certificate to say you have done so.preferred method is to send by .jpeg via email, but, as some do not have email facility postage can be undertaken.

if want by post then let me know , there will be postage/packaging cost of £1.50 UK EURO countries 2 Euros, other locations $2 green stamps Please contact me by email if extra information is needed g4usw1@sky.com

ANY extra monetary amount sent will be gratefully received and fully donated to the RNLI the Certificate itself is FREE ******* by email method. payment as mentioned above is to cover cost of hardbacked envelope and postage