Pwllheli RNLI Open Day raises over £1,000 during open day

Pwllheli RNLI held its annual Open Day on Saturday 2 August 2025, raising more than £1,000 to support the charity’s lifesaving work.

The day offered visitors the chance to enjoy lively performances from the Batala Galêz drumming band, take part in fun and educational activities for children, learn about water safety, and meet the volunteer crew. A lifeboat demonstration on the water gave guests a close-up look at the RNLI in action.

During the event, Pwllheli RNLI also received a generous £1,000 donation from Colwyn PWC Riders, presented as a cheque at the station. The personal watercraft riders’ group had taken part in a fundraising event at Black Rock Sands in June, with proceeds going to the RNLI.

Alison Hayes, Chair of Pwllheli RNLI Fundraisers, said:
‘It was wonderful to see so many people come along and support us. Events like this not only raise vital funds but also give us a chance to share important safety messages and show the community what their RNLI does. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success – from our volunteers to our entertainers, and of course, everyone who donated, especially to Colwyn PWC Riders for their generous contribution.’

The station’s next big fundraiser will be the Raft and Kayak Race on Bank Holiday Sunday, 24 August, starting at 9.30am. Pwllheli RNLI is encouraging groups to enter their own rafts for this much-loved community challenge. To enter a raft or kayak, visit Eventbrite and search for ‘Pwllheli RNLI Raft and Kayak Race 2025’ or visit Pwllheli RNLI’s Facebook page for details.

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Notes to editors

Pwllheli lifeboat station has been operating since 1891. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/pwllheli-lifeboat-station

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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and around 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.

Key facts about the RNLI

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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