Lytham Proms Orchestra in concert to help save lives at sea.
Lytham St Annes RNLI Lifeboat Station receives a donation after a public recital at the Lifeboat House
Since 1988 the Lytham Proms Orchestra have raised money for local and national charities by giving public performances. These are free admittance but a donation to the charity is appreciated. Led by conductor Martin Gunson, the musicians have performed to help the local RNLI fund their role to save lives at sea on numerous occasions over the years.
On Sunday 21st September 2025 the Orchestra “took over” the Lytham St Annes Station’s All-weather Lifeboat House to perform an afternoon of music to an enthusiastic audience. The Lifeboat Barbara Anne was drawn up outside the boathouse in readiness in case a call out to rescue people in danger came in but she also provided a good backdrop view for those attending the concert.
Councillor Cheryl Little, Deputy Mayor of Fylde Council, attended the afternoon of music to receive a cheque for the Station along with Chair of the Station Fund Raising Branch Chris Wrigley and to thank Martin and the Orchestra yet again
Alison Young, Lytham St Annes RNLI Fund Raising Branch Secretary, said “Thank you to the Orchestra and Martin for their continued support of the Sea Charity and its volunteers”.
David Forshaw LPO Lytham St Annes
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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