Celebrate 150 years of Fowey Lifeboat

Friday 22nd May 2009

Lerryn members of Lostwithiel & District RNLI will be assisting on Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate 150 years of the Fowey Lifeboat.

There is a full programme of activities for all ages from 12 noon to 7pm. Everything is happening around the Polkerris beach area (the original location of the Fowey Lifeboat!).

As well as Lifeboat rescue displays on the water (including a helicopter rescue) there are beach games, a sandcastle competition, photographic exhibition, Coastguard cliff rescue demonstration, all day BBQ, anniversary tea shop, gig race, old lifeboat demonstration and a concert by "Lost in Song".

Everyone welcome.

Programmes available in Lerryn River Stores (£1 donation).

RWB