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Clovelly Christmas Lights Switch-on (in aid of Clovelly RNLI Lifeboat)

Lifeboats News Release

The great annual Clovelly Chrismas Lights Switch-On in aid of the RNLI on Sunday 4 December, this year promises once again to deliver a fantastic family evening of Carols, Food, Fireworks and of course the magical Switch-On.

Terry Annis

Entrance to the event is via the Clovelly Visitor Centre. There will be a very reasonable charge of £5 for per car. This all goes to the RNLI and there will be no other entrance fees to the village.

The Proccession of Carols will start at the top of the Clovelly Cobbles at 4pm and meander down to the Harbour where the Carol Service will start at 5pm.

The Beautiful Christmas Lights Switch-On will follow at 6pm and shortly after that the Fireworks will be lit.

(Note: All times after 4pm are approximate).

There will be Christmas Grog, Hog Roast, Hot Dogs and in the Lifbeoat Station Tea, Coffee and Mince Pies for you to enjoy.

Come along and bring your family and friends to what is becoming North Devon's Best Christmas Event!

(Don't forget to wear sturdy cobble friendly shoes!)

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.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

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