For today's wander down Helensburgh's memory lane, we're going back 15 years to the news of RNLI awards to two of the charity's longest-serving Helensburgh volunteers.
Here's how we reported the news in the Advertiser on June 10, 2004...
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TWO Helensburgh charity workers have had their efforts recognised by the RNLI.
Edith Benson and Leila Reynard from the Helensburgh fund-raising branch were presented with honorary awards in recognition of their dedication to the charity.
Honorary president of the Helensburgh committee, Mrs Reynard was presented with a Gold Honorary Award.
She has been a committee member for 27 years, honorary secretary for six years and chairman for five years.
Vice chairman and honorary secretary of the committee, Mrs Benson was awarded a Bronze Honorary Award.
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The awards ceremony was held at the RNLI’s annual Scottish AGM at Perth City Hall last Wednesday and is part of a 100-year tradition recognising the effort.
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