Portpatrick RNLI lifeboat week 2016 programme

As usual there will be a wide range of events to suit all age groups throughout the week, culminating with the crew BBQ, bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 6 August.

For a detailed list of events please download the programme on this page.

Notes to editors
. For more information please contact Phil Bestjan, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07793 025793 or [email protected]

Key facts about the RNLI

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 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 146,000 lives.

Learn more about the RNLI

For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.

Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.