Holyhead lifeboat leads the way at festival
The crew and vessels of Holyhead RNLI led the way at Holyhead Festival at the weekend.
On Saturday (July 29) Holyhead RNLI were honoured to lead the carnival procession through the town and along the beach; and were even more honoured to receive a trophy for ‘Best Float’ from Mayor of Holyhead, Councillor Ann Kennedy!
On Sunday (July 30) the volunteers completed a successful rescue demonstration in the harbour, involving both lifeboats; the all -weather lifeboat
Christopher Pearce and the D-class inshore lifeboat.
If that wasn't enough, crew member Ronald Roberts took part in the 'Breakwater Race' to raise funds for Holyhead RNLI. He completed the 8km run in just over 54 minutes.
Holyhead Lifeboat Press Officer Vicki Owens said:
‘As ever, we were well-supported by the local community, who gathered to watch over both days. A huge thankyou to everyone who donated to the RNLI bucket collection, or cheered the volunteers along the way.'
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