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Buckingham Palace garden party to mark 200 years of saving lives at sea
His Majesty The King has granted permission for a garden party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The RNLI 200th Anniversary Garden Party will be
New Lifeboat Operations Manager at Porthcawl RNLI
Andrew Walmsley has recently taken up the volunteer position of Lifeboat Operations Manager at Porthcawl RNLI. Andrew works as an electrical technician and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having been
Porthcawl lifeboat station celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary
On Monday (4 March 2024) the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrates 200 years of saving lives at sea – thanks to volunteers, like those at Porthcawl lifeboat station, giving their time to save others,
Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager retires after nearly 26 years in role
Porthcawl RNLI volunteer Philip L Missen MBE is stepping down from the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager at Porthcawl having joined the RNLI as a volunteer on 19 April 1974 at 20 years of age.
Video shows dramatic moment swimmer is rescued by Porthcawl RNLI after being caught in rip
Footage has been released of the moment an exhausted father was pulled from the water by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) volunteers after a strong current carried him out to sea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Tb-YDMwRY Ian
Porthcawl RNLI sadness following the news of the passing of Marj Abraham.
Porthcawl RNLI are mourning the loss of former fundraiser, Marj Abraham and the station flag currently flies at half mast. Station chair Ian Stroud said: ‘Marj Abraham was a stalwart when it came to raising
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Launch 54/24 – 📟 7.21pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard following concerns from the parent of two open water swimmers who were swimming some way off their original agreed course. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of
Launch 53/24 – 📟 10.44am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard following a report that a motor boat had suffered engine difficulties. The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires made best speed to the location. Once
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Cowbridge male voice choir in aid of Porthcawl RNLI
Concert by Cowbridge male voice choir with German winds symphonic windband at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. In aid of Porthcawl RNLI Tickets £10 from Porthcawl RNLI shop