Peek behind-the-scenes of Cromer RNLI's lifesaving work at annual lifeboat day
Lifeboat day will take place on Sunday 3 August from 10am. This free event focuses on the work of the Cromer RNLI volunteers.
The all-day event involves both lifeboat stations being open for visitors where the charity's D class and Tamar class lifeboats can be viewed.
Plus there will be a range of stalls along the promenade - all from 10am.
There will be a commemorative service of thanksgiving at 2pm at the inshore lifeboat (ILB) station at the bottom of the Gangway.
During the day, as well as meeting some of the volunteer crew, it’s an opportunity to meet and find out more about what the other rescue services do in Cromer, including RNLI lifeguards, HM Coastguard and Coastwatch.
This free event is to help raise money to help the charity in its lifesaving work.
There will be opportunities to learn more about water safety and watch dramatic sea demonstrations by the crew and RNLI lifeguards.
For children there is an opportunity to meet Stormy Stan, the RNLI's mascot, or dress up in crew outfits, and there are a number of stalls provided by the fundraising guild with treasure hunts, cakes and more.
Music will be provided by the Sheringham Shantymen and Brass Band 'I dunno'.
John Redmond, Cromer RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) said: "Lifeboat Day gives our local community and visitors a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the lifesaving work of our volunteers, the lifeguards and our emergency services colleagues."
Full details are on the station's Facebook page.
RNLI Media contacts
For more information, please contact, Clare Stagg, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Cromer RNLI: [email protected]
Key facts about Cromer RNLI
The Cromer Lifeboat Station was established in 1804 and was not taken over by the Institution from the Norfolk Shipwreck Association until 1857. Since 1923 there have been two lifeboats at Cromer, and currently there is a D class inshore boat and Tamar all-weather lifeboat. The outstanding figure in the history of Cromer is Henry George Blogg who became a member of the Cromer crew in 1894 at the age of 18. He was coxswain from 1909-1947. During his 53 years as a lifeboat crew member, the Cromer lifeboats had been on service 387 times and rescued 873 lives. His record is without equal in the history of the Institution. No lifeboat crew member has received so many decorations for gallantry.
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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