Rhyl RNLI Hold Open Day Successful Open Day
Rhyl Lifeboat Station held a busy Open Day on the last weekend of August, seeing hundreds tour the lifeboat.
Held on Sunday 27th of July, with great weather, the event saw over 600 people look over the All-Weather Lifeboat and talk to the crew about their roles. Some others displays included, the Welsh Ambulance Service, North Wales Police, HM Coastguard, The Rhyl RNLI Water Safety Team, Classic Cars, a Mermaid providing face painting, and the Conwy Pirates along with other stands, displays and games.
There was also a rescue demonstration during the day, by the Blackpool Working Newfoundland Dogs.
Sandra Hughes, Rhyl RNLI’s Fundraising Chair said “This years Open Day was a great success with fun for all on the promenade. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make the event happen. We raised over £2000 for the charity, which will help our volunteer crews continue to save lives at sea”.
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The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
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