A WOMAN who spent more than half a century supporting Rhyl’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) group has been given the freedom of the town.

Jean Frost was awarded with the honour by Rhyl Town Council after serving the RNLI group since the 1960s.

Jean, who also received an MBE from Prince Charles in 2017, began volunteering after tracking down her son, who had skipped church, to the lifeboat station, polishing brasses.

She soon found herself making curtains for the crew room, while her husband was treasurer of the fundraisers, and before long, one thing had led to another.

A statement from Rhyl Town Council said: “For 54 years, Jean Frost has worked tirelessly to support RNLI Rhyl voluntarily giving her time to fundraise.

“Supporting the crew, shop, and boathouse, Mrs Frost managed the RNLI shop for over 20 years, before retiring this year.

“Rhyl Town Council decided to bestow the honour upon Mrs Frost to thank her for tireless work and dedication to RNLI fundraising.

“President of the Rhyl and District Lifeboat Fundraisers, Mrs Frost also used her arts and crafts skills to make soft toys and ornaments to sell as part of her fundraising.

“She will be presented with her certificate by mayor, Councillor Diane King, and consort, Councillor Pete Prendergast, at a date to be fixed.”