Littlestone Lifeboat Station

30/10/2026

Our Christmas Fair is on Saturday 28th November at St Mary's Bay Village Hall 10-1pm. If you would like a stall contact [email protected].

23/10/2026

Bob Belcher was part of the Littlestone crew when the station opened in the 1960s and served for many years. After a break from the RNLI, he returned to lifeboat service at Dungeness in the 1990s, where he continued until the mid-2000s, when ill health sadly forced him to step away.
For those who knew Bob and would like to remember him with farewell drinks, please see the details below.

22/10/2026

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/october/21/rnli-urges-public-in-south-east-to-stay-safe-at-the-coast-during-storm-austen

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding those along the coast and waterside locations to be aware of the dangers as Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South East of England from late Thursday into Friday.

21/10/2026

Sorry,the shop is closed today due to the weather.

18/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Bob Belcher, a founder crew member of Littlestone Lifeboat Station, passed away yesterday.

Bob was part of the crew when the station opened in the 1960s and served at Littlestone for many years. After a break from the RNLI, he returned to lifeboat service at Dungeness in the 1990s, where he continued until the mid-2000s, when ill health sadly forced him to step away.

His dedication to the RNLI also inspired another generation. His grandson, Dean Miller is a Commander here at Littlestone. Dean spent time with Bob at Dungeness lifeboat, learning from him and sharing his love of lifeboats. From teaching Dean to tie knots to passing on his knowledge and experience, Bob helped set him on the path to becoming a lifeboat crew member himself.

We are deeply grateful for Bob’s many years of service and the part he played in the history of our station. His contribution will be remembered with warmth and respect by the lifeboat community.

Our thoughts are with Dean and all of Bob’s family and friends at this sad time.

Rest in peace, Bob. Thank you for your service.
Pictures show Bob, bottom row, right corner
Bob with Dean on his first trip out on a lifeboat in 2004.
Bob second in from the left

17/10/2026

Thanks to all who headed out on our garage safari today and to those who stopped by the Littlestone Lifeboat Station on the way. The sun shines for everyone today and combined with the Lifeboat shop takings £450 was taken today.

17/10/2026

Pastries and cake at Lifeboat station, start your garage safari here

15/10/2026

Join up now for Saturdays Garage Safari. Get ready to explore those garages on Saturday, pop along to the boathouse for table top sales and fuel your journey with a cuppa and cakes.
Maps available on the day and posted on line.

03/10/2026

Only 2 weeks to go !, make sure you email [email protected] to get details of how to register your address so you get on the map to sell your bits. We have some availability for tabletop sale at the lifeboat station, but when we are full we are full, please email to book.
If you want to pick up some bargains, on the day, the map will be put on Facebook and a free printed versions can be picked up from Littlestone Lifeboat Station, you can buy a cuppa and some homemade cake while you browse the tabletop sale.