Burnham-on-Sea RNLI’s successful rainbow race returns for 2017
After the success of the rainbow race in 2016, Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers are bringing it back to Burnham on Sea beach for a second year
There was huge positive feedback after last years' event with over 300 entrants enjoying a fantastic family day out. This year, the volunteers hope to make it bigger and throw much more paint! Every entrant will get a ‘T’shirt, a medal and their own bag of paint for the start line included in their entrance fee.
Main organizer Lesley Hart says; ‘It's a great event, getting the local community together and having a bit of fun whilst raising money for their own local lifeboat station. We are looking for sponsors for the paint points, especially local companies. Any interested, should ring me on 07854 087742, so that I can arrange.’
Extra information: Date of the event: 28 May 2017 at 2.00 pm
Number of spaces: 600 participants
Prices for this year are £12 per adult, £6 per child. £30 for a family of 4.
Ticket sales will open soon and will primarily be online this year via the eventbrite ticketing website. Those who do not have internet access can contact Lesley directly, to book. Keep updated via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/rnlirainbowrace for information updates.
The warm up will be hosted by Victoria Taylor from Burnham Bootcamp.
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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