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RNLI urge swimmers to stay safe this Christmas and New Year
For thousands of people along the coast, a festive dip in the sea is a Christmas tradition. In Porthcawl the 55th Christmas Day Swim takes place at Sandy Bay (Coney Beach) with swimmers entering the water
Porthcawl and Port Talbot Lifeboats in night time search for fishing boat
The volunteer RNLI crews from Porthcawl and Port Talbot launched the charity's lifeboats on service early on Wednesday morning to search for a fishing boat in the dark which had run into difficulty between Port
Fundraisers and crew attend the funeral of ‘Mr RNLI’
It was with much sadness representatives from our fundraisers and crew attended the funeral of Ken Lewis earlier this week. Ken died on the 20th November at the age of 92. Ken had been an
Welsh RNLI volunteers brace themselves for festive season
As the festive season approaches, the RNLI in Wales is issuing its own call for help, as new figures show Christmas call outs over the last 40 years have rocketed. At Porthcawl lifeboat crew launches during
Porthcawl RNLI Active Supporting Membership Scheme Launched
Porthcawl RNLI's Fundraising and Events Group has launched a new Active Supporting Membership Scheme. Membership forms to become an Active Supporting Member of Porthcawl RNLI are available now at from the our gift shop (open
Pencoed RAOB ‘The Buffs’ Donate £500 to Porthcawl RNLI
Last Sunday we had a visit from Pencoed RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) who are known as 'The Buffs.' It was a pleasure to host and show The Buffs around the station. They presented
Latest Shouts
Launch 101/25 – 📟 7.41pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard and tasked to assist with a multi-agency search at Sandy Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched to assist with the search. South
Launch 100/25 – 📟 1.24pm
Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard this afternoon following a 999 call from a fishing boat which had a line caught around its propellor. The charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the
Latest Events
Porthcawl RNLI Carol Service
A traditional carol service of nine lessons and carols at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. Performances by West Park Primary Choir and Porthcawl Male Voice Choir. Collection for Porthcawl RNLI. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.