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Happisburgh RNLI Station Spring Open Day

Lifeboats News Release

Happisburgh RNLI volunteers will be ready to welcome everyone to their Spring Open Day on Sunday 29 March 2026, at the lifeboat station on Cart Gap, Happisburgh.*

Open Day Happisburgh March 2026

RNLI/Philip Smith

Open Day Happisburgh March 2026

The team will be there from 11am to 3pm and there will be an opportunity to see the lifeboat and meet the crew.

There will be live music from Jay & Ross, a Tombola, family fun and games and water safety activities. RNLI lifeguards will be attending and not forgetting a BBQ and Refreshments. The shop and Visitors Centre will also be open and there will be fun for all.

Find out how to join the RNLI Happisburgh One Crew during your visit and please feel free to speak to any of the crew about the rewarding opportunities on offer.

Notes to editors

*The event will be taking place at Happisburgh RNLI lifeboat station, Cart Gap, Happisburgh, NR12 0QL.

Happisburgh currently operates a:

· D-Class, D - 813 Russell Pickering

and has a:

· Community Water Safety Team

· Visitors Centre

· Shop

RNLI media contacts

· Happisburgh Lifeboat Station Volunteer Press Officer Philip Smith:

Mobile 07766007936 E-mail [email protected]

Russell Pickering returned to station

RNLI/Philip Smith

Russell Pickering returned to station

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The RNLI is the charity that 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 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. 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 146,700 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

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