RNLI

The Royal National Lifeboat Institute celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2024.

President Linda Mainwaring was brought up in Lytham St Annes, where many of her relatives were involved in the fishing industry. Spending long hours at sea, they were always at the mercy of the waves.

In recognition of the work on the RNLI throughout the last two centuries, the Club will be supporting the Lytham Lifeboat station throughout the Rotary year. Members will be invited to visit the station to help celebrate this wonderful milestone.

On Saturday 11th May a concert to raise funds for Lytham Lifeboat Station was held at Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club featuring Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew. Almost 100 people were treated to an evening of song and humour, and audience participation was encouraged. A pie and peas supper was provided with a raffle and the Lifeboat Station card game allowed two lucky people to win back their ticket money.

Below are some pictures from the evening which raised money for the Lytham St Annes Lifeboat station.

Image of President Linda and Sea Shanty Crew

More information about the Sea Shanty Crew can be found on their website here

The video below has been produced by the RNLI to celebrate their 200th anniversary. Please watch and admire the work of this organisation that is funded entirely by donations and fund raising activities.

You can find out more about the RNLI and how you can become a member by visiting their website here.