Fethard RNLI to open lifeboat station for community celebration
All are welcome to attend this community celebration, which will include tours of the station and lifeboat, opportunities to meet the crew, and ask questions. There will be a Water Safety advice stand with workshops and demonstrations running throughout the afternoon. Meanwhile, visitors will be treated to live music, tasty refreshments and garden games where there may also be a chance to soak the crew members. A pop-up RNLI shop will be on site, where you can stock up on lifeboat clothes and souvenirs. Also on display, will be the fantastic artwork of Scoil Mhaodhoig Poulfur's Superheroes of the Sea art competition, with winners announced on the day.
There will be a raffle with lots of hamper prizes taking place, and tickets will be available to purchase on the day and outside Dillon's Londis on Saturday, July 19.
Speaking about the upcoming open day, Sarah Bates, Chairperson of Fethard RNLI Fundraising Branch said: 'Our volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This service is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.'
"We want to say thanks to our local community by inviting everyone to our open day and give them a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes,' Ms Bates added.
The station open day will take place this Sunday, July 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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As a charity, Fethard RNLI relies on the generosity of the local community to power their lifesaving work. The volunteers in Fethard are grateful for the local support and in return, wish to invite the community to have a look behind the scenes of the lifeboat station. All are welcome to attend this community celebration, which will include tours of the station and lifeboat, opportunities to meet the crew, and ask questions. There will be a Water Safety advice stand with workshops and demonstrations running throughout the afternoon. Meanwhile, visitors will be treated to live music, tasty refreshments and garden games where there may also be a chance to soak the crew members. A pop-up RNLI shop will be on site, where you can stock up on lifeboat clothes and souvenirs. Also on display, will be the fantastic artwork of Scoil Mhaodhoig Poulfur's Superheroes of the Sea art competition, with winners announced on the day. There will be a raffle with lots of hamper prizes taking place, and tickets will be available to purchase on the day and outside Dillon's Londis on Saturday, July 19. Speaking about the upcoming open day, Sarah Bates, Chairperson of Fethard RNLI Fundraising Branch said: 'Our volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This service is only possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.' "We want to say thanks to our local community by inviting everyone to our open day and give them a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes,' Ms Bates added. The station open day will take place this Sunday, July 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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