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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: A tribute to the RNLI’s longest-serving patron

Date: September 8th, 2022 00:00

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has paid tribute to its patron Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died today (8 September 2022) at the age of 96. RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie said: 'On

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Porthcawl RNLI rescues climber from cliff

Date: September 1st, 2022 00:00

A climber who got into difficulty whilst climbing with a friend on a cliff face near West Farm, Southerndown was rescued by Porthcawl RNLI volunteers on Wednesday evening (31 August 2022). Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew

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Porthcawl RNLI rescue six people on paddleboards in offshore winds

Date: August 30th, 2022 00:00

Three pairs of people on paddleboards were helped to safety by Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew on bank holiday Monday (29 August 2022) off Ogmore By Sea. UK Coastguard had received reports of multiple people on

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Porthcawl RNLI issues safety warning after helping over 100 people in two days

Date: August 12th, 2022 00:00

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew have responded to multiple incidents in the last two days involving both people attempting to cross the river at Ogmore and paddleboarders in difficulty. The charity’s two inshore lifeboats, Atlantic 85 Rose

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Platinum Jubilee Medals Awarded to Porthcawl RNLI Volunteers

Date: June 6th, 2022 00:00

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew and operations team proudly received their Platinum Jubilee medals over the weekend from the station's president, Peter Scott. The medals were awarded to those volunteers with five years consecutive service with

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RNLI launch new safety initiative as charity’s lifeguards return to Welsh beaches

Date: May 25th, 2022 00:00

Today (Wednesday 25 May) the RNLI launches its summer beach safety campaign as statistics show over 2.6million people flocked to enjoy Welsh beaches which were patrolled by the charity’s lifeguards in 2021. Ahead of the

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Latest Shouts

1611, 2023

Launch 64/23 – 📟 9.16pm

November 16th, 2023

HM Coastguard tasked Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew to assist with a multi-agency search off the seafront in Porthcawl. The charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and conducted a shoreline search

1111, 2023

Launch 63/23 – 📟 6.43pm

November 11th, 2023

Porthcawl RNLI's volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to assist with a multi-agency search in the Sandy Bay and Trecco Bay area. The Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service

Latest Events

Porthcawl RNLI Carol Service

December 13th, 2023

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.