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RNLI Fest was roaring success at Golden Lion in Hunstanton

Lifeboats News Release

Crowds turned out to enjoy and afternoon of live music, food, drink and fun activities organised by a Norfolk lifeboat crew.

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The Hunstanton RNLI crew singing with Nelson's Shantymen
Hundreds flocked to The Golden Lion on The Green at Hunstanton to support the seaside town's RNLI crew on Saturday, 30 August.

They made the most of the sunshine, before rain arrived and brought an early end to entertainment outside.

Acts including Sirens at the Helm, The Whickers and Nelson's Shantymen pulled all the stops out, while the bars and hog roast were busy all day as locals and visitors enjoyed one of the seaside town's last big outdoor events of the summer.

There were also activities including rope throwing and beat the pager, where contestants raced to see how quickly they get kitted up in crew clothing.

Crew members joined the Shantymen for a rousing rendition of the RNLI's anthem Home From The Sea before the heavens opened.

Lifeboat operations manager Mike Gould said it had been a fantastic afternoon.

He added: 'Big thanks to the Golden Lion for hosting us today and all the bands who've played for us.'

Proceeds from the day are still being counted.

Editor's Notes

Hunstanton lifeboat station operates the fast inshore lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk and the search and rescue hovercraft Hunstanton Flyer.

The volunteer crew covers The Wash, a tidal estuary of some 200 square miles fed by five main rivers, along with parts of the north Norfolk coast.

Like more than 200 RNLI crews around the coast of the UK and Ireland, their lifesaving work would not be possible without the kindness of those who donate to the charity that saves lives at sea.

RNLI Images

Pictures from RNLI Fest at the Golden Lion attached.

Please note credit: RNLI/Chris Bishop

RNLI Media Contacts

For more information call Chris Bishop, Hunstanton RNLI volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07584 147219 or the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.

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Stormy Stan with Sirens at the Helm at the Hunstanton RNLI Fest

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Young supporters Eden and Freddie collecting at the event

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Your Choir singing at the event

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The Whickers on stage at the Golden Lion

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Stormy Stan with members of Sirens at the Helm

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