Portishead Remembrance Service marking 200 years of the RNLI
On 1st August 2024 (1.8.24) the RNLI volunteers at Portishead will be holding a remembrance service at 6.00pm at the lifeboat station with a 2 min silence to fall at 18.24hrs*.
This community event will take place at the lifeboat station in Portishead and members of the public are welcome to join all of the RNLI volunteers from 6:00pm. There will be a short service, which will include 2 mins silence at 18:24 (6.24pm) the Lifeboat Station.
As you come down the steps from The Royal Inn, and walk towards the Marina, there will be a gathering on the launch ramp. The volunteers would like to invite all of our local community to come and join them.
Mike Roberts, President at Portishead Lifeboat Station said, ‘This will be a time to reflect on the last 200 years of lifesaving by our charity. In Portishead our volunteers give so much of their time, whether it is in the shop, fundraising, education or as part of the crew - all are part of our lifesaving family here. But we also know that we are part of a much larger lifeboat family that crosses these islands and internationally. All give their time and energy, but a cherished few have given their own lives too whilst saving the lives of others at sea. This commemoration of them will be sombre I am sure, but it is right to take time to remember as well as to celebrate our history, achievements and collective commitment.’
Whilst we hope for the best weather, please be mindful of the forecast and bring wet weather clothing if required, this event will go ahead what ever the weather. As this event will be quite short, there will not be any seating so please bring a chair if you cannot stand to join us.
Please also be mindful of our wonderful neighbours and park responsibly, thank you so much.
If the pager sounds during the short service we would like to ask everyone to move towards the Pier so that the crew can launch on service as quickly as possible. Once the Lifeboat has launched if it is appropriate to do so, we will do our best to continue with the service.
For further information about the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, visit RNLI.org/200. You can listen to the RNLI 200 Voices Podcast on this link - https://rnli.org/about-us/our-history/2024/200-voices
*Subject to call outs
· Notes to Editors – Image ©RNLIPortishead
· Lifeboat Image at sea with sunset
Media contacts
Helen Lazenby, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Portishead, 07800 595995 or the RNLI press office on 01202 336789 /[email protected].
RNLI online
For more information, please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the RNLI News Centre.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service.
On 4 March 2024, the RNLI celebrates 200 years of saving lives at sea – thanks to volunteers giving their time to save others, all funded by voluntary public donations. Throughout its 200th anniversary year, the charity is running events and activities to commemorate its history, celebrate the lifesaving service it provides today, and inspire generations of future lifesavers and supporters. For more information visit RNLI.org/200.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.