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The RNLI’s biggest fundraising day on Friday 29th January kicked off to a good start with a sponsored Saunter On the Sand by a group of hardy walkers. It snowed, the bitterly cold northerly wind blew the sand into their faces, but the intrepid group (and Chelsea the dog) battled on and were rewarded back at the lifeboat station with a warming bowl of home made soup. The group have raised in the region of £500 for their endeavours.
On Saturday and Sunday the Meirion Amateur Radio Society took up residence at the Lifeboat Station and Merioneth Yacht Club where they attempted to link up with as many other radio enthusiasts around the world as they could. They were sponsored for each contact they made - there were hundreds and they were very confident that this year was even more successful than 2009 (£407 raised). They worked non-stop from 9am on Saturday morning to 3pm on Sunday afternoon. This year they were online and had a camera set up and could be seen all over the world.
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The Factory Shop in Barmouth has chosen to support Barmouth RNLI this year and members of their staff joined with some of the volunteer lifeboat crew to raise money. The manageress and some of her colleagues dressed as pirates and the crew placed themselves in the stocks where they were pelted with wet sponges. It was a fun filled day and everyone (even the crew) enjoyed himself or herself.
Jacqui Puddle Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer said, “SOS Day is the charity’s biggest fundraising day and the RNLI cannot save lives at sea without public support so a huge THANK YOU to all the people of Barmouth and everyone who helped to raise money for the RNLI over the weekend”.
Barmouth Inshore Lifeboat was out on exercise on Sunday 17th January when at 10.58hrs there was a launch request from the Coastguard.A RIB had been spotted lying on a muddy bank about a mile past Penmaenpool Bridge near Llanelltyd on the River Mawddach. The RIB had broken its mooring before being washed up the river. There were no reports of anyone on board and it was uncertain where the RIB had come from. The lifeboat arrived on the scene, and after the crew had anchored the vessel they returned to the lifeboat station.
29th January - Don't forget our SOS Day Saunter On Sand. Come and join us,,, we're having a sponsored walk from the boathouse along the beach to the end of the prom, back along the beach to the Perch and finish at the boathouse. Hot soup and rolls will be served at the boathouse. It is an easy walk and should take approx. 2 hours.
Sponsorship forms can be obtained from Jacqui Puddle on 07850094383 or Wendy Ponsford 07799125592.
(We have checked, the tide will be out!!!)
30th-31st January - Come along and watch the Meirion Amateur Radio Society at work raising money for the RNLI for SOS Day at the Lifeboat Station and the Yacht Club on Saturday and Sunday 30th and 31st January. Their aim is to make contact with other enthusiasts all over the world. Last year was very successful. This year they are hoping to be even better. See more details about SOS Radio week here.
14th February - there will be a pancake race on the beach opposite the lifeboat station. Fancy Dress is encouraged, prizes for the best in class.. Teams or individuals will race along a set course and have to toss the pancake whilst running.
Supply your own pan and pancake.
Age groups:
Up to and including 6 years old
7-11
11-16
Over 16
Entry fee is £1 each with all proceeds going to the RNLI.
Lots of fun for everyone !
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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search
and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts.
The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more
than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK. The RNLI is independent of
Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to
maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat
crews and lifeguards have saved over 137,000 lives.