This is our 2024 BLGC Trustee, Management Committee & Safeguarding Team page. It is designed to allow everyone to find out who everyone is, what role they do and a little bit about them. Feel free to explore. Click the 'About Me' button to reveal a little more about each memeber and the email icon to email each member directly.
Peter Dawes
Trustee
I am passionate about making communities safer, healthier, and better places to live. Having been involved in lifesaving clubs and organisations since I was 13 years old I have seen the benefits that clubs bring to their members and the broader community.
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Caryl Bird
Trustee
I am Honorary Treasurer and therefore automatically, by virtue of holding that office, I am a trustee.
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Dorothy Fox
Trustee
Hi, I'm Dorothy, I have trained as a lifeguard for 50 years and competed in local Twilights and British and World Championships, achieving gold with my team-mates. As Chairman, I led the Corps to become a registered charity and initiated discussions with the Council regarding Josephs Steps, thereby safeguarding our future.
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Andy Spicer
Trustee
I have been a member of the Corps since 1970 and have held many positions on the committee in the past, including Club Captain and Chairman. Now having retired from my career, I have plenty of time to help with the Corps moving forward.
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Tracy Brennan
Honorary Secretary
I have been a member of the club for 5 years. Initially I sat quietly on the side, enjoying a quiet Friday watching my son train. As I got to know members of the club, I became more involved and never looked back. The club has given my son and I many new experiences, useful qualifications, fond memories and many laughs.
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Caryl Bird
Honorary Treasurer
Been involved with the club for 13 years mainly as a chauffeur to drop Jake, Oliver & Tegan to Rookies, Cadets. I have helped out with fundraising events over the years, Pier to Pier swim, Bournemouth Marathon. Also taken part in a couple of twilights.
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Ellie Watford
Club Captain
Hi! I'm Ellie, I've been apart of this club since I was a rookie, this club has given me the skills to work for the RNLI for the last 7 seasons p.s. It's a great job by the way! I'm always around to help even if I'm not there every week (adult jobs hey!), and I can't wait to see and help our club grow this year!
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Vicki Russell
Vice-Captain
I have been a part of the club for many years, initially as a Cadet where I competed at a range of different events and levels, later on helping to run competitions. I now attend as a parent, instructor of both Rookies and Cadets and help out as much as possible elsewhere, including teach the national lifesaving academy award.
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Steve Chizlett
Adult Director
Coordinator for BEACH; training, lifeguard qualifications, instructors, assessments, facilities and occasional ICE bucket. Part of the BLGC for 6 years, supporting safety cover events, competitor for national lifesaving events. RNLI Supervisor and trainer for Lifeguards, Rescue boats and Jet Ski Operators. Love to scuba dive and look forward to seeing you all down the beach in the sunshine/rain and waves this summer.
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John Humphreys
Boatswain
Hello! I'm John and if you want to talk about Inshore Rescue Boats or IRBs as we know them, then I hope you've got plenty of time on you. I look after our boats and training of crews as well as IRB sport and competitions. I have been involved with BLGC for more years than I haven't and proud to be part of the club.
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Cesar Mateus
Cadet Director
I am currently the Pool Training Officer. Hold my Rookie Instructor Qualification, RLSS Beach Lifeguard Trainer/Assessor. I have been a club member for few years now(7-8), loved every training session, events and competitions. Hope to see you on the poolside very soon.
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Mel Yates
Competitions Officer
Competed at Regatta with various levels of success from 1980 until 2009. Moved south and joined BLGC in 2008. Attend pool and beach training sessions, competitions, patrols and help at Aquability. Elected Competition Officer in 2010. Encouraged over 60 competitors to complete over 1000 events at local, national and international pool and beach competitions.
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Ethan Fox
Equipment Officer
I've been a member of BLGC for the last 23 years, and currently work for the RNLI in the local lifeguard team. I enjoy surfing on the rescue boards and racing in the IRBs.
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Emily Sym
Events Liaison Officer
Hello, I'm Emily and have been a member of BLGC since 2010! During that time, I have qualified as a Beach Lifeguard and Inshore Rescue Boat crew and driver, enabling me to work for 3 seasons with the RNLI in Poole Bay gaining valuable experience in professional lifesaving. During my time as a member, I have competed and volunteered at several events, supporting both the club and event participants. In the event liaison role, I work with event organisers and our club members to supply safety cover and support to both land and water-based events. If you are interested in BLGC supporting an event, please contact us using the event enquiries form!
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Sonia Gale
Fundraising Officer
I returned to being an active member of BLGC in 2005. I became a Rookie trainer and regained my beach lifeguard which I still currently hold. I have been involved in many safety cover and fundraising events over the years. I have competed nationally and internationally in lifeguarding competitions and honoured to be a life member of the club.
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Louise Bell
Membership Officer
I've been involved with BLGC as a parent since 2018, as well as taking part in club completions myself. I have a daughter in Cadets and son in Rookies, who both love being part of an active and rewarding club. As Membership Officer I enjoy meeting new members and welcoming them to the club. I also look to keep existing members up to date with club news and event reminders, along with ensuring all member details and memberships are up to date.
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Elaine Lewis
Rookie Director
I have been a member of the club since the early 70's, have held various positions on the committee. I am Currently Rookie Director. Have competed right through to international level. Trainer/assessor in beach, pool and lifesaving.
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Vacant Position
Archivist
This position is vacant currently. This position involves managing and organising the archive. We are looking for an individual or individuals who are passionate about the history of the club! Email Ellie (Club Captain) if interested.
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Vacant Position
Press/Social Media Officer
This position is vacant currently. This position involves managing, organising and leading the club's social media presence at all club activities and competitions. The role also involves being the link between the press in situations and publicising any press releases as needed. We are looking for an individual or individuals who are passionate about social media to help push the club's public image forward even further! Email Ellie (Club Captain) if interested.
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Vacant Position
Web Designer
This position is vacant currently. This position involves designing, and maintaining the club's website. We are looking for an individual or individuals who have the technical ability to run the club website! Email Ellie (Club Captain) if interested.
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